2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crossfire Roadster years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster. That is the most of any Crossfire Roadster model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (56 complaints, 46%), typically at around 42,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 121owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility problems | 56 | 46% | 42,000 | “rear window” (41%) | $3,200 |
| Structure problems | 55 | 45% | 49,000 | “rear window” (53%) | $3,800 |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 14% | 26,025 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 14% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 11% | 65,359 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 26,025 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 8,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 34,232 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 63,573 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Convertible Top Back Glass Separation (DP15003) — opened Apr 17, 2015, closed Aug 11, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Wheels have tpms tire safety monitoring system in them. Replaced the sensors in all tires and went to dealer to reset them, dealer charged $100 and said i had a bad sensor, wanted extra $80 to replace new sensor. I took it to tire dealer and they said sensors were working, but could not program the…
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made…
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. When the contact placed the key in the ignition, the ignition switch would not turn and the check engine warning indicator illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not able to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Rear window of convertible top came loose when car was moved from driveway back into the garage.
Other Chrysler Crossfire Roadster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Crossfire Roadster | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 Crossfire Roadster | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 Crossfire Roadster | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 121 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster?
Owners most often report visibility, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crossfire Roadster model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.