2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 121 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (39% of complaints); the 2006 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
121
owner complaints
0
fire reports
44,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: visibility (39%)
Common problems
Computed from 121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)39% · 42 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)34% · 36 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)9% · 10 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)9% · 10 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)3% · 3 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)2% · 2 complaints
“Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened claim number: 312-27518. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 06/29/17*lj”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2017
“Airbag light and therefore failure unless fixed due to faulty clock spring and steering angle sensor with only 67144 miles on car. The clock spring was found defective and recalled on other chrysler models - should be extended to include this model.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“Wheels have tpms tire safety monitoring system in them. Replaced the sensors in all tires and went to dealer to reset them, dealer charged $100 and said I had a bad sensor, wanted extra $80 to replace new sensor. I took it to tire dealer and they said sensors were working, but could not program the tpms. Emailed schroeder with no replies about valve safely problem. No one seems to know how to reset a tpms safety issue, so I do not have a flat tire accident. I thought that safety comes first, without needing a loan to fix issue. Chrysler dealer benchmark birmingham”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2016
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“Back window fell out while at highway speeds. The only thing that kept it from coming completely loose was the rear window defrost wires.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2016
“Intermittent engine start failure relay replaced good for 30 days then intermittent engine start failure standing still and sometimes in motion city street. Replaced relay $567.00”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. When the contact placed the key in the ignition, the ignition switch would not turn and the check engine warning indicator illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not able to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2016
“During a heavy summer rain/windstorm the rear window became mostly detached and fell inward into the car while driving on an interstate.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Aug 2015
“Rear glass in convertible has lost adhesion allowing water into car interior. Car has been kept in a garage for the last 7 years, and only driven about 3,000 miles per year.....updated 11/13/15 *bf”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015
“During a severe rainstorm the rear window glass detached from the convertible top allowing severe flooding of the interior of the vehicle causing various electrical failures to occur. This sudden and unexpected event caused an emergency stop in traffic that could have resulted in an accident. The residual damage from this event affects rear window visibility and electrical failures that involve the operation of the locking system, the anti fog rear window capability and other electrical systems in the rear part of the vehicle which I cannot access because of the inoperative top and trunk.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jul 2015
“I came outside and found the rear glass of the convertible top had came loose from the fabric. The car was not being driven but just fell out on it's own.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jul 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster reliable?
NHTSA has 121 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster. The most complained-about area is visibility (39% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 44,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.