2005 Chrysler Crossfire Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 9, 2024 · 189 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Crossfire years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. That is the most of any Crossfire model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is structure (59 complaints, 31%), typically at around 49,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Chrysler Crossfire problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure59 · ~49,000 mi
Visibility56 · ~46,000 mi
Electrical System37 · ~54,234 mi
Visibility/wiper28 · ~55,000 mi
Unknown or Other22 · ~47,000 mi
Engine6 · ~57,000 mi
Power Train6 · ~21,909 mi
Exterior Lighting4 · ~20,000 mi
Steering4 · ~52,360 mi
Tires4 · ~10,650 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure problems5931%49,000“rear window” (46%)—
Visibility problems5630%46,000“rear window” (46%)—
Electrical System3720%54,234——
Visibility/wiper2815%55,000——
Unknown or Other2212%47,000——
Engine63%57,000——
Power Train63%21,909——
Exterior Lighting42%20,000——
Steering42%52,360——
Tires42%10,650——
Air Bags32%46,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)32%56,010——
Engine and Engine Cooling21%69,278——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility21%47,733——
Wheels21%110,000——
Equipment11%———
Fuel System, Gasoline11%5,643——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 25 complaints
2005: 9200592006: 552007: 1200712008: 442009: 9200992010: 21212011: 192011192012: 19192013: 172013172014: 12122015: 252015252016: 772017: 5201752018: 18182019: 8201982020: 662021: 1202112023: 222024: 120241

n = 189 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Chrysler Crossfire recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

June 6th 2024, I got into my 2095 Chrysler crossfire and started driving hearing a rattling sound I pulled over and looked in back of my car to see the back window separated away from the soft top and was openly hanging, I had to get home from where I was at so I took back roads all way home and…

Electrical System · received Jun 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11593294

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.

Structure · received Jul 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11532873

I had four (4) new tires installed on the Chrysler Crossfire listed above at Goodyear Auto Center , Memphis store number 2621 on 15 March 2022. They recommended at that time that a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) be replaced if the sensor light does not turn off. The light stayed on I…

Wheels · received Mar 16, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11512194

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the rear windshield detached from the windshield molding and fell inside the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN…

Visibility · received Oct 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11435941

My2005 crossfire roadster convertible just stopped running twice while driving on a very busy road! The first time i was stopped at a light when the car died. I had no power and the car would not restart. As the light had now turned green every car in every lane started to move forward. Of course…

Electrical System · received Dec 11, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11382985

Other Chrysler Crossfire years

← 2004 Crossfire · 2006 Crossfire →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 Crossfire271
2007 Crossfire381
2006 Crossfire410
20051890
2004 Crossfire1090

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire?

Owners most often report structure, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 59 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crossfire model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.