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2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible, most often about the visibility and wipers (54% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Crossfire Convertible model year since 2000.

Complaints124
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible problems

  1. Visibility and wipers

    67 complaints · 54%

    Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, power window devices and controls, sun/moon roof assembly.

    Rear window separated from top. Leaks water in rain and is a safety issue at any speed. Dealer had me call Chrysler for details on warranty code x31. Tsb sb-23035-11rev a Chrysler indicated even though this vehicle's problem is consistant with all other complaints being addressed by warranty x31 and the vehicle is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 50,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible. The contact stated that the rear window became detached. As a result, the trunk would become filled with water whenever it would rain. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the component was not under warranty, but wanted the vehicle inspected…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 48,000 miles

  2. Body and structure

    47 complaints · 38%

    Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    Rear window in convertible top is separating from the fabric. Called Chrysler customer assistance and they have been of no help at all. They are refusing to fix it and tell me it is not covered under my extended service contract. There is a service bulletin on this year car for this exact same problem. I feel strongly…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 43,650 miles
    The glass window in the convertible roof has come loose allowing water to enter the car and damage electronics. It is a safety hazard as if it fell off driving it could have killed someone!
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 45,107 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    33 complaints · 27%

    Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.

    When driving to a car show the rear window started to come apart from the convertible top if I would of been driving (as was intended before this incident happened) on the nys thruway at 65 MPH and this rear window let loose and flue out the window ,an accident could have happened or a fatality could have occured.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 50,000 miles
    'the rear window came out of the convertible after purchasing it one month earlier,' an owner reported to nhsta on august 25, 2014. 'it sounds like this is a very common problem.' another owner reported on july 29, 2014, 'the car was parked in my driveway and the rear glass window has separated from the convertible…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 46,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    9 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.

    Ignition would sometimes stick & not act like it should. For fear that I cold get stranded & after talking to dealer (bales motors - jeffersonville in) , they replaced my key switch , by honoring my bumper to bumper warranty that I had purchased when I bought the car......[] information redacted pursuant to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 32,050 miles
    I was driving on street in my home town about 30 MPH and engine dies and does not start. I walk to a store came back in 15 -20 minutes care started back again. Drove abut 6 mile very close to my house car died on street again. I checked on cross fire forum other crossfire owner has same issue. Crank shaft sensor and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 21,750 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible?
By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (67 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); body and structure (47 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles); other or unspecified (33 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chrysler Crossfire Convertible?
It is the most complained-about Crossfire Convertible model year since 2000, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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