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2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster, most often about the visibility and wipers (60% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Crossfire Roadster model year since 2000.
Most common 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems
Visibility and wipers
72 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, power window devices and controls, rear window wiper/washer, windshield.
The rear window is falling out of my 2005 Crossfire Roadster convertible. It is a glued in window and the glue has failed. We were told today by Chrysler that it was not warrantied and could not be repaired. The only solution they offer is to buy a new top for over $2100. This appears to be a common problem. Not only…
I own a 2005 Chrysler crossfire ltd. Roadster that has just reached 50k miles. The rear windshield has fallen out of the soft top and is merely holding on by the wires for the defroster. I have been told that this is a manufacturers defect but Chrysler declines replacing it as a defect. I have contacted auto…
Body and structure
55 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The rear window glass on the roadster separates rapidly from the roof lining and if not caught in time will completely detach and become a projectile to the internal occupants or to other road users. Chrysler have indicated on their x31 recall for the problem the expectation that certain vehicles are warranted for 10…
I am one of those affected by the rear window falling out of the Chrysler crossfire. At first they offered to get me a new top for $700. Goodwill they said. I told them I couldn't afford it. They wound up resending the offer and refused to help me at all. I try to reglue the window but it falls out again. I am in nj…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles.
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
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
Electrical
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
Ignition key mechanism does not work without moving the steering wheel back and forth until it releases and allows the key to start the car. Everytime the car is stopped, it can take up to 5 or more minutes to restart by moving the steering wheel back & forth while trying to turn the key. Dealership has no answers.…
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.
Air bags
3 complaints · 3%I had an accident recently hitting a tree avoiding a child running into my street. I have injured myself hitting the steering wheel hard. I think my nose was broken and a week later is still bothering me, 2 black eyes. Here is the issue: I bought this 2005 Chrysler crossfire ltd roadster online from mac haik cdj in…
Parking the car I must have hit the gas instead of the brake, the car drove over two curves, made a turn, and in my panic I hit the gas even harder thinking it was the brake. I ended because I hit a tree that stopped the car. The airbag did not explode. The car was totaled and I still have health issues with my head.
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 Roadster 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Convertible top back glass separation
Summary
On june 14, 2014, a consumer petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to open a defect investigation into separation of convertible top back glass in model year 2005 crossfire roadster vehicles.in assessing the petitioner's request, NHTSA reviewed information from the petitioner, information from fiat chrysler automobiles US, llc, relevant reports in the NHTSA complaint database received from june 23, 2008 through july 8, 2015, and interviews with complainants.NHTSA's review indicates that separation of the back glass occurs gradually and the glass remains intact and inside the top after the failure. Considering agency priorities and agency resources, and the lik
Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (72 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); body and structure (55 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); other or unspecified (17 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster?
- It is the most complained-about Crossfire Roadster model year since 2000, with 121 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.
Other Chrysler Crossfire Roadster years
- 2005
- 2006