Major Problems with Chrysler Crossfire Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Chrysler Crossfire to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Chrysler Crossfire

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chrysler Crossfire.

Model Year	Complaints
2008 Crossfire	25
2007 Crossfire	31
2006 Crossfire	40
2005 Crossfire	177
2004 Crossfire	103

Worst 3 Chrysler Crossfire complaints

2004 Chrysler Crossfire FRONTAL Victims: 1

2004 Chrysler Crossfire FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 10000 miles

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 3400 miles

Browse Chrysler Crossfire complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BODY and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler Crossfire owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition problems. when looking online it appears that this car has a history of ignition problems. can't get the car...	67 ~ 57372 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE rear glass of softop has come loose from material. this is a dangerous issue since the car able to be...	43 ~ 49074 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) however...	43 ~ 12990 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER backing out of a parking space i saw a sudden movement through the rear view mirror. i heard a thump....	43 ~ 43608 miles
STRUCTURE the rear glass window in the convertible top has become detached. the adhesive used to seal the window to the	40 ~ 33902 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the rear glass window in the convertible top has become detached. the adhesive used to seal the window to the	36 ~ 38698 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER backing out of a parking space i saw a sudden movement through the rear view mirror. i heard a thump....	35 ~ 53369 miles
VISIBILITY 2006 chrysler crossfire convertible. back glass fell out. appears that it is glued into the top and the glue failed....	30 ~ 38250 miles
ENGINE i was driving the crossfire one evening and it shut off in the middle of the street i almost got...	19 ~ 78401 miles
STEERING ignition key mechanism "locks" and cannot be turned to start the vehicle leaving user stranded and requiring tow. this is...	10 ~ 54532 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and all of...	9 ~ 66988 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2005 crossfire with 23300 miles. my ignition key began to "stick" when starting the car. it stuck...	9 ~ 76525 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights become very pitted and foggy and cause it hard to see while driving at night. *tr...	8 ~ 37532 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler crossfire convertible. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact felt a breeze and...	6 ~ 37374 miles
TIRES faulty tires on 2005 chrysler crossfire convetible. continental tires came standard on this $40 000 car. we were told that...	6 ~ 2167 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving in inclement weather the vehicle stopped. the driver was not able to get the vehicle to move into	6 ~ 4578 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL thia car's problem may be withthe ignition. sometime's it just will not start. we put a new battery in it...	5 ~ 57108 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY we have a 2005 chrysler crossfire my wife was driving down the road when the back glass came apart from...	4 ~ 63587 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was involved in an at-fault wreck on july 10 2009. my foot slipped off the brake pedal when slowing...	4 ~ 22750 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the chrysler crossfire is a nice "looking" vehicle but i've had an issues that my engine would shutdown without warning....	4 ~ 25093 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle hesitated when...	3 ~ 59852 miles
SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 55 to 60 mph it started vibrating. the vehicle was taken...	3 ~ 74756 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES developed a slow leak in the inner side wall of passenger side rear tire of my sport contact tire. there...	3
TREAD/BELT > TIRES faulty tires on 2005 chrysler crossfire convetible. continental tires came standard on this $40 000 car. we were told that...	3 ~ 333 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN chrysler cross fire 2004. the manual transmission violently slips out of first gear into neutral after the car is moving...	3 ~ 3467 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving the crossfire one evening and it shut off in the middle of the street i almost got...	2 ~ 85000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY rear wind shield starting to separate and fall out of convertible top. understood there was a tsb for this for	2 ~ 13550 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY thia car's problem may be withthe ignition. sometime's it just will not start. we put a new battery in it...	2 ~ 47733 miles
SERVICE BRAKES this is a common problem on 1000's of crossfire's and mercedes (all models from 1998 forward). this issue is the...	2 ~ 133000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY when i purchased my vehicle in december 2007 i did not had any major problems. until... on or about the...	2 ~ 26500 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2005 crossfire limited convertible. i have had 3 incidents in less than 3 months with my car...	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated there was a chrome piece as the handle in the passenger inside door panel that was...	2 ~ 23385 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlamp case - condensation inside is forming inside the head lamp casing - i have placed photos of the problem...	2 ~ 130 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM daimler chrysler have issued a recall to all merc brand cars for a voltage regulator check and replacment. the crossfire...	2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 chrysler crossfire. consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving on 08/17/14 my crossfire suddenly stalled and would not restart. i had to have the vehicle towed to...	1 ~ 89679 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that after the terminal battery was replaced the bas...	1 ~ 42000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the vehicle decelerated without...	1 ~ 65000 miles
WHEELS i have had 3 alloy oe wheels crack on my car it was discovered during tire replacement. *tr...	1 ~ 110000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the anti braking system on the 2004 chrysler crossfire is not working correctly the warning light comes on when you...	1 ~ 87050 miles
EQUIPMENT ignition problem turning the key to start my 2004 crossfire. there are times it is taking 10 to 15 minutes...	1 ~ 46227 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns 2004 chrysler crossfire. while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph into his driveway there was a...	1 ~ 23000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2006 chrysler crossfire has a problem with the windshield wiper mechanism. *nj the consumer stated when it rained he had...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION design of vehicle did not allow for camber adjustment to front tires unless a weld is cut and a new...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. while driving between 5-60 mph the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator...	1 ~ 32000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i own a 2004 chrysler crossfire. as i was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 i made a right hand...	1 ~ 22400 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i notified daimler-chrysler (dc) that i had a problem when my dealer tried to fix it 4 times to not...	1 ~ 5643 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i get my x-fire maintained at maplewood dodge -chrysler dealership service center in maplewood nj. i first took in for...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there is a dangerous electrical short located within the dash board area of my crossfire. the electrical short could lead...	1 ~ 250 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: airbag on driver's side curtain deployed when vehicle hit something on the road. she was going about 60 mph....	1 ~ 3400 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the convertible top would not open the rear spoiler would not operate and the keyless entry would not open to...	1
RIM > WHEELS i have a 2004 crossfire. i took the vehicle in for an oil change and rear tire exchange (sold with...	1 ~ 12000 miles

FAQ

What year Chrysler Crossfire is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, Chrysler Crossfire models of 2008, 2007, 2006 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chrysler Crossfire?

Chrysler Crossfire models of 2005 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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