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2004 Chrysler Crossfire Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, most often about the electrical (46% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Crossfire model year since 2000.

Complaints109
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported1
Injuries reported8

Most common 2004 Chrysler Crossfire problems

  1. Electrical

    50 complaints · 46%

    Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.

    While driving car at 30 MPH just died steering locked up and no response. After sitting for about an hour and restarted. Happened again about 2 days later. Hooked up to diagnosis machine and it said it was the cam shaft possession sensor that was replaced. Car ran fine for about a week and the issue began again.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 65,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the ignition control module, the crank shaft sensor, and crank shaft wiring harness needed to be replaced.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 65,000 miles

  2. Engine

    19 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.

    The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler cross fire. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 64,000 miles
    While driving car at 30 MPH just died steering locked up and no response. After sitting for about an hour and restarted. Happened again about 2 days later. Hooked up to diagnosis machine and it said it was the cam shaft possession sensor that was replaced. Car ran fine for about a week and the issue began again.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 65,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    13 complaints · 12%

    Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, clutch assembly.

    Tl contact owns 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. While the contact was driving approximately 5 MPH into his driveway, there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the clutch spring bracket disengaged from the vehicle and fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 23,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. While traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle's gears are slipping into first and second gear, causing the vehicle to shut off. The contact must restart the vehicle in order for the gears to function properly. The Chrysler dealer referenced service bulletin # 2100505. The current…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 9,000 miles

  4. Body and structure

    10 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    The wrapping of the interior driver's side door grip appears to have begun to separate on the inside and is pealing. A sharp edge of the metal is being exposed and as a result, I have cut my left hand fingers on several occasions when closing the door. The passenger side is also beginning to exhibit similar problems…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 30,000 miles
    Design of vehicle did not allow for camber adjustment to front tires unless a weld is cut and a new piece is installed. Therefore, over time the camber of the tires can became such that the front tires wear on the inside edge that cannot be seen by the owner of the vehicle during a normal walk around inspection. This…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 30,000 miles

  5. Air bags

    8 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    I own a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. As I was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 I made a right hand turn onto a cross street and suddenly my steering locked. I was able to stop just inches from a parked car. The steering wheel would only move slightly to the left. I exerted some force to the wheel in the left…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 22,400 miles
    After being involved in a front end collision the passenger side air bag deployed striking the window. The driver side air bag did not deploy. There was no passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 10,000 miles

  6. Other or unspecified

    8 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles.

    Failure in key and ignition. The key will not turn so the car can not even be towed. This is such a common failure yet no recall. Now the car is stuck in a parking lot.60 miles from my home.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 99,124 miles
    Car shut down in traffic would not start turn ignition dead. Had to have car towed after 45min to and hour started. Broke down in city street traffic. Very scared on going traffic (stop)
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 141,000 miles

  7. Wheels and tires

    7 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: rim, sidewall, tread/belt.

    I have a 2004 Crossfire. I took the vehicle in for an oil change and rear tire exchange (sold with michelin sports and had to purchase continental all season for midwest winter driving) that I had three bent rims on the vehicle. The bent rims were two on front and one rear. The damage according to the dealer tech was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 12,000 miles
    The two front tire sidewall was defective. There was a bubble in the tires. Vehicle's performance was defective. The tires had to be replaced twice. Manufacturer stated no complaints, no recalls.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 11,000 miles

  8. Steering

    7 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: column.

    Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. While attempting to turn left at 15 MPH, the steering wheel turned, but the wheels continued forward. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel for approximately fifteen seconds and then stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 44,120 miles
    Steering wheel it lock and when I want to start the car , the key in the ignition will not move . Is the second time it happened . The first time was two years a go ( year 2010 ) when I had 30000 miles on the car , and I had to buy a new assembly ( the lock-cylinder housing , ignition lock cylinder , switch and the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 60,000 miles

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

2004 Chrysler Crossfire 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 2004 Chrysler Crossfire

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (50 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); engine (19 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chrysler Crossfire?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Crossfire model year since 2000, with 109 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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