2008 Chrysler Crossfire: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly shutoff. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer hayes chrysler jeep located at 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504 who replaced the battery. After retrieving the vehicle and driving approximately 2 miles, the engine shutoff a second time. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2021
“2008 chrysler crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag inflator safety recall. *ld the consumer stated after the airbag inflator recall was completed the srs light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. *js”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 016v081000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
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“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure updated 01/25/18*l j updated 7/13/18*jb *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/03/17*lj airbag recall and failure of rear back window glass updated 8/30/18*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
“Takata recall - 16v-081 driver airbag light is on. Unable to register the vehicle due to inability to fix it since the chrysler has basically abandoned this car. There is no expectation of the recall parts being made available. This car is now a loss to me since no one wants to risk driving it and harming themselves. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“2008 chrysler crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair driver airbag inflator recall notice. *smd”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“2008 chrysler crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to lack of communication from dealership on replacement parts to repair driver airbag inflator recall notice. *smd updated 03/08/17.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact exited the vehicle and, without warning, the rear window detached from the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The contact was unable to determine who would repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. Updated 12/20/16*lj updated 12/22/16.*jb”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2016
“I went away on vacation for a week and left my 2008 crossfire at home. Three days after leaving, my grandson calls and tells me that the rear windshield had detached from the convertible top and was laying inside the car. Thank god he caught it and covered it because that night they had 3 inches of rain overnight.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Aug 2016
Recalls - 1 campaign
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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Is the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.