2005 Chrysler Crossfire: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 189 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (26% of complaints); the 2004 and 2006 and 2007 model years look more trouble-free.
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recalls
189
owner complaints
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fire reports
49,000
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 campaignsOne of the most complained-about Crossfire years (#1 of 5, age-adjusted)Weak spot: visibility (26%)
Common problems
Computed from 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)26% · 44 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)23% · 39 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)18% · 31 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)15% · 25 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)3% · 6 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3% · 5 complaints
“June 6th 2024, I got into my 2095 Chrysler crossfire and started driving hearing a rattling sound I pulled over and looked in back of my car to see the back window separated away from the soft top and was openly hanging, I had to get home from where I was at so I took back roads all way home and pulled over everytime a car got behind me. Also in past month my car sometimes starts right up and other time it won't come on. Hubby says it's an electrical issue. My car died on me as I pulled onto a hiway luckily I was able to pull off to the side of the road. I've seen several electrical issues reported on a car forum for these cars, also window separation. I have pics if needed.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2024
“Back window glass of the soft top, became unglued and is leaking into the vehicle when it rains. Seems like a fault to me as the top itself is still in great condition.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2023
“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the rear windshield detached from the windshield molding and fell inside the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. The contact related the failure to TSB 23-035-11REVA. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2021
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“Car was stationary and key was inserted into ignition but could not turn the ignition in attempting to start the car. It does not move (key) to initiate the function to start the car. Also, no motion of the key movement was available provide any steps of the ignition. The movement of the ignition tumblers become froze in a jammed position disabling the key from turning. It should be noted this is not a new comment about this year 2005 chrysler crossfire ignition (no turn) in starting the vehicle. Safety concerns, prevention of starting a car create an emergency's for movement other than driving the car. *js”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2020
“Rear convertible window fell out sitting in driveway on a hot day 85 degrees f. I had to glue it back in temporally to keep outside elements out. *tr”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jun 2020
“The skreem module has failed which controls the anti-theft system, key & ignition. The part is no longer available through chrysler or aftermarket. The car cannot run without this module. The vehicle was stationary at the time of failure. I had to have it towed to a repair shop. Luckily it was close to home when it failed. Chrysler needs to make this part available since it is a common problem that affects hundreds if not thousands of vehicles that cannot be driven once it fails. *tr”Owner report · Engine · May 2020
“All of a sudden my rear window in my crossfire convertable came out. I cannot put my top down or drive as rain will come in. I was told this has been an issue with car. How do I get it fixed now ? Crystler dearlships say they do not service this model anymore. So what can I do and can you help?”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Sep 2019
“The entire right half of the rear window dettached from the convertible top while I was driving at highway speed, and started banging against the top. This vehicle has always been stored indoors and not exposed to rain or snow.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Aug 2019
“The back window has become detached and is hanging on by a thread. It becomes more detached when driving the vehicle. The silver seen in the photo is duck tape we applied to help keep it in place which is not working. This vehicle has been stored in a garage since purchase in new smyrna beach fl. Additionally, in the past two months the air bag indicator will not go off in the vehicle. Its like owning the [xxx] stepchild of chrysler/mercedes nobody knows anything. Help! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?
NHTSA has 189 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The most complained-about area is visibility (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler Crossfire problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 49,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.