What breaks most · 2004 to 2008 model years
Chrysler Crossfire problems by year
Owners have filed 404 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Chrysler Crossfire across model years 2004 to 2008. Two years stand out: 2005 for body and structure complaints and 2004 for electrical system complaints. The quietest years are 2006.
- Years to check closely: 2005, 2004
- Fewest complaints: 2006
- Complaints on file
- 4042004 to 2008, all trims
- Worst year
- 2005189 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 51 fires · 11 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 46kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 2Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 4 | 0 | Electrical system (50) | |
| 189 | 1 | 0 | Body and structure (59) | |
| 41 | 0 | 0 | Body and structure (23) | |
| 38 | 0 | 1 | Air bags (26) | |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | Air bags (15) |
What fails on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 31% |
59 | 0 | Shop all body and structure parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| VisibilityMirrors and glass | 30% |
56 | 0 | Shop all visibility parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 20% |
37 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire |
| Wipers and visibilityWiper motors and blades | 15% |
28 | 0 | Shop all wipers and visibility parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Unknown or other | 12% |
22 | 0 | — |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 3% |
6 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 3% |
6 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire |
| Tires | 2% |
4 | 0 | — |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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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.
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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)
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Chrysler Crossfire years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2005, 2004 carry the most filings on the Chrysler Crossfire. The 2005 alone has 189 complaints, led by body and structure.
What is the most common Chrysler Crossfire problem?
On the 2005 model year, the most-reported component is body and structure with 59 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Chrysler Crossfire problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Chrysler Crossfire complaints that include mileage is about 46,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.