2004 Chrysler 300M Base
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- Photo: 2000 Chrysler 300M in Stone White, Front Right, 07-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler 300M Front by KGC626, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler 300M 2002 (13298827135) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Chrysler 300M in Stone White, Rear Right, 07-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler 300M Rear by KGC626, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 Chrysler 300M Base is a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,865 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The 300M measures 197.8 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,865 ($51,382 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,545 ($52,552 *) |
| Destination Charge | $680 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5 L SOHC 24-valve V6 (EGG), naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24 valves |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic with AutoStick |
| Final Drive | 3.66 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc (ABS standard) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc (ABS standard) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | 225/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 56 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 Chrysler 300M Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chrysler 300M. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Sep 8, 2003 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
NHTSA campaign 03V332000
71 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Chrysler 300M
Owner Complaints
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Chrysler 300M (4 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 CHRYSLER 300M. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.