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2005 Chrysler Crossfire Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, most often about the visibility and wipers (44% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Crossfire model year since 2000.
Complaints189
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3
Most common 2005 Chrysler Crossfire problems
Visibility and wipers
84 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, rear window wiper/washer, power window devices and controls, windshield.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that the rear windshield became detached from the vehicle while driving 40 MPH. She pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the window had shattered into pieces. She called the dealer and manufacturer, but no one had the parts available due to a back…
Rear window on my rag top has come unglued have read were a lot of other crossfires rag tops have the same problem. This is a defect that Chrysler needs to fix at no cost.
Body and structure
59 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Noticed water leaking through rear glass in convertible top after washing car upon inspection ascertained rear window glass is separating from top due to failure of adhesive. No resolution yet from dealership.
Rear window on my rag top has come unglued have read were a lot of other crossfires rag tops have the same problem. This is a defect that Chrysler needs to fix at no cost.
Electrical
37 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
My car has on occasion randomly just not turned over, somedays it runs then may not start for days, then start then just not start, getting very frustrated due to low miles car has and having this rediculious issue. Put in new battery nothing, changed out parts still will not fix it.
Was shopping. Left store , got in my car , put the key in & it would not turn (froze). Had to have it towed to dealership. (cross motors lou ky)......cost $1,569.....have found out that this is an on going problem with many Crossfire owners everywhere. Too many people are having problem with "defective key switch" .…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
As I was pulling out of my parking space after work, the rear window of my convertible fell into the passenger compartment of the car. Scared the hell out of me. Fortunately I wasn't going very quickly or I might have lost control of the car. Got the car home and looked the issue up on the internet and was surprised…
The glass rear window of my car is detaching from the convertible soft top. Having been to several Chrysler dealers over the past two years, with much difficulty finding authorized repair technicians, I did not take it immediately to a dealership. It seemed to be glued in originally so I began with my local auto body…
Engine
8 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. While driving approximately 50 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The RPM's revved and then decreased, followed by the engine stalling. The warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the…
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the rear window fractured and became loose from the hedges. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Transmission
6 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I notified daimler-Chrysler (dc) that I had a problem when my dealer tried to fix it 4 times to not avail. Dc sent a tech to look at my car and because they could not replicate my problem (happens sporadically), they deemed my car normal. So anyone experiencing the following problem can expect to be told its normal?…
I just bought this car. The cup holder is stuck in the vertical position right where my elbow goes when controlling the shifter thus making it difficult and possibly dangerous to do so. I went on the internet to investigate this issue and found hundreds of complaints from Crossfire owners of all years about this very…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: sidewall.
Faulty tires on 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convetible. Continental tires came standard on this $40,000 car. We were told that they were "run flats". Not true! The car had less than 1,000 when minor road debris caused the left rear tire to go flat. Car had to be towed and the tire exploded when tire store tried to repair…
2005 Chrysler Crossfire with continental tires. At 12000 miles the right rear tire developed a side wall bulge on the inside. I felt the bumping but did not see the problem. While traveling on interstate 70 the tire blew out. The dealer claimed road hazard damage and I had to purchase a new tire. At 20300 miles the…
Lights
4 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: headlights.
Headlight lenses cloudy and crazing. Dealer refused to replace under warranty. District manager refused to replace under warranty. Later directed dealer to polish lenses. Made them worse. Later offered 50-50 cost share. A. My cost would be in excess of $500.00 and b. Car is still under warranty and is apparently a…
The Chrysler Crossfire convertible back windows on some cars lose their adhesive bond and the windows come fall partly apart. This allow rain water to enter under the window, where the roof latch is. There is a way for water to enter the trunk there. This water finds its way to two trunk cavities on the bottom, and…
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 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
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (84 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); body and structure (59 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); electrical (37 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chrysler Crossfire?
- It is the most complained-about Crossfire model year since 2000, with 189 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.