2006 Chrysler Crossfire Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 1, 2020 · 41 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Crossfire years
Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Crossfire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (23 complaints, 56%), typically at around 43,000 miles. 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 2006 Chrysler Crossfire problems

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

Structure23 · ~43,000 mi
Visibility13 · ~34,300 mi
Visibility/wiper10 · ~34,980 mi
Unknown or Other7 · ~39,300 mi
Exterior Lighting3 · ~57,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~59,500 mi
Engine1 · ~57,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~57,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure2356%43,000——
Visibility1332%34,300——
Visibility/wiper1024%34,980——
Unknown or Other717%39,300——
Exterior Lighting37%57,000——
Electrical System12%59,500——
Engine12%57,000——
Vehicle Speed Control12%57,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 8 complaints
2006: 1200612008: 1200812010: 1201012011: 2201122012: 5201252013: 5201352014: 7201472015: 8201582016: 3201632017: 4201742018: 1201812019: 2201922020: 120201

n = 41 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Chrysler Crossfire recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

The rear glass window falls out of the convertible roof and into the passenger compartment. This is chronic with most crossfire roadsters. Easily investigated and verified. It can happen while moving or standing still.

Structure · received Sep 1, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11352601

I have a 2006 chrysler crossfire back window became detached from the canvas. I was driving and all of a sudden just completely fell out.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 7, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11278587

I was driving the crossfire one evening and it shut off in the middle of the street, i almost got rear ended. All of a sudden the engine shut off, the exterior and interior lights went off as well. The car rolled to a stop blocking all the traffic behind me. I tried to restart the engine and…

Engine · received Apr 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11203410

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear glass window separated from the convertible roof top and fell inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to szott m-59 dodge llc (2565 e. Highland rd. Highland charter twp, mi) where it was…

Visibility · received Jun 1, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11099198

Car is stationary and the rear window is separating from the convertible top

Visibility/wiper · received Sep 23, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11025148

Other Chrysler Crossfire years

← 2005 Crossfire · 2007 Crossfire →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 Crossfire271
2007 Crossfire381
2006410
2005 Crossfire1890
2004 Crossfire1090

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?

Owners most often report structure, visibility, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 23 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.