2005 Chrysler Crossfire Structure Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 9, 2024 · 59 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear window” (46% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Rear window: mentioned in 27 of 59 complaints (46%)
  • Convertible top: mentioned in 25 of 59 complaints (42%)

At what mileage do structure problems happen?

Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 2%
10k–25k miles7 · 14%
25k–50k miles19 · 37%
50k–75k miles15 · 29%
75k–100k miles7 · 14%
100k–150k miles2 · 4%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 59 complaints, 1 an injury.

Chrysler Crossfire structure complaints by model year

Peak: 2005, with 59 complaints
2004: 102004102005: 592005592006: 232006232007: 5200752008: 220082

n = 99 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearStructure complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2008 Crossfire27%20,000
2007 Crossfire513%44,700
2006 Crossfire2356%43,000
2005 Crossfire5931%49,000
2004 Crossfire109%30,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 10 complaints
2005: 1200512008: 112009: 1200912010: 882011: 6201162012: 662013: 6201362014: 662015: 102015102016: 112017: 1201712018: 772019: 2201922020: 222023: 120231

n = 59 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists structure for the 2005 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.

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.

Received Jul 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11532873

Back window fell out while in motion on street.

Received Nov 28, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11376842

Rear window is loose and not glued down. *tr

Received Jun 17, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11329469
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 2005 Chrysler Crossfires have structure problems?

No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about structure for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (31% of the 189 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 2005 Chrysler Crossfire structure?

No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.

At what mileage do structure problems start?

The median reported mileage is 49,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about structure problems on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire?

The most frequent phrase is “rear window”, in 27 of 59 complaints, followed by “convertible top” (25).

Other 2005 Chrysler Crossfire problems

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