2004 Chrysler 300M vs 2004 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chrysler 300M | 2004 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,806 mi | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300M | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 164 |
| Power Train | 12 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 21 |
| Engine | 4 | 25 |
| Structure | 9 | 17 |
| Steering | 8 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
2004 Chrysler 300M
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.