2004 Chrysler Crossfire Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 9, 2023 · 50 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (14% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Ignition switch: mentioned in 7 of 50 complaints (14%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire at $1,850, and half of them between $1,750 and $2,150.

Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 5%
10k–25k miles3 · 7%
25k–50k miles12 · 28%
50k–75k miles5 · 12%
75k–100k miles12 · 28%
100k–150k miles9 · 21%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 50 complaints, 1 a fire.

Chrysler Crossfire electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2004, with 50 complaints
2004: 502004502005: 372005372006: 1200612007: 120071

n = 89 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2007 Crossfire13%—
2006 Crossfire12%59,500
2005 Crossfire3720%54,234
2004 Crossfire5046%65,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 9 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 112005: 4200542007: 222008: 1200812009: 112011: 9201192012: 552013: 6201362014: 442015: 2201522016: 332017: 4201742018: 332020: 3202032023: 11

n = 50 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

While cruising at 55 miles per hour, an unexpected occurrence took place – the engine abruptly ceased to function. I found myself on a two-lane highway in the midst of a construction zone, where the highway was reduced to a single lane, flanked by barriers. In a situation devoid of power…

Received Sep 9, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11543555

When trying to start car ignition is stuck cannot turn motor on car was stationery *tr

Received Jun 9, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11328075

This is my 2nd request. I have defective airbags & they have been this way since the car was new. It only has 40k miles on it. I have tried contacting chrysler numerous times, they have not replied. This is very dangerous. I have gone to numerous dealerships, private repairs and put over $2500 of…

Received Mar 20, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11318849
Chrysler Crossfire
Chrysler_Crossfire_Roadster in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2004 Chrysler Crossfires have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (46% of the 109 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire electrical system?

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?

Owners report a typical cost of $1,850 (half paid between $1,750 and $2,150), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?

The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 7 of 50 complaints.

See all 2004 Chrysler Crossfire problems.