2005 Chrysler CrossfireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 189 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2005 Chrysler Crossfire

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire has problems

189 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure591
Visibility560
Electrical system370
Visibility/wiper280
Engine60
Power train60
Tires40
Exterior lighting40
Steering40
7 other systems142

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Chrysler Crossfire recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

49kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 51 structure complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
11under 30k miles49under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Crossfire year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Crossfire median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Chrysler Crossfire safety ratings

2005 Chrysler Crossfire 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2005 Chrysler Crossfire frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2005 Chrysler Crossfire side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Crossfire owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Back window glass of the soft top, became unglued and is leaking into the vehicle when it rains. Seems like a fault to me as the top itself is still in great condition.
Complaint 11532873 · Jul 17, 2023
THE BACK WINDOW HAS BECOME DETACHED AND IS HANGING ON BY A THREAD. IT BECOMES MORE DETACHED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SILVER SEEN IN THE PHOTO IS DUCK TAPE WE APPLIED TO HELP KEEP IT IN PLACE WHICH IS NOT WORKING. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE SINCE PURCHASE IN NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL.…
Complaint 11253149 · Sep 4, 2019 · 83,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR WINDOW LOCATED IN THE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 11154278 · Nov 27, 2018 · 31,177 miles

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