2004 Chrysler Crossfire problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (28) · Engine (10) · Steering (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
91 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (48)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2020-10-30 · S2008000168 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
convertible switch lamp flashes when attempting to operate the power convertible top, convertible top does not operate to open
Structure 2020-10-30 · S2008000168 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
convertible switch lamp flashes when attempting to operate the power convertible top, convertible top does not operate to open
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“ 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 assistance, i navigated the immobile vehicle between these b…”
2023-08-19 · Structure:body“the thin foil film used on interior of car is flaking on inside of drivers door handle, of which i was unaware. cut my left ring finger while i was driving at speed on a 2 lane country road. so startled me i went left of center before i could regain control and would have cause a head on crash had someone been coming the other way!!! very painful d…”
2020-11-03 · Tires“dear sir or madam: my daughter was driving to the university of alabama when she had a catastrophic failure on her rear, passenger tire. she was able to pull off the road as soon as the failure happened. the failure was very odd. the rubber completely separated around the rim. a circle approximately 30mm remained on the rim. all of the rubber…”
2020-06-09 · Unknown Or Other · 81,000 mi“ when trying to start car ignition is stuck cannot turn motor on car was stationery *tr…”
2020-03-20 · Electrical System · 500 mi“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 my own money into this issue, but it still isn't wor…”
2020-03-02 · Electrical System · 98,000 mi“i was driving down the interstate and engine suddenly cut off and i had to push it to the side of the road, i could have been rear-ended easily. there was no power and engine would not turn over, only electronics would light up and engine fan would run at a high rate of speed.i do not understand why chrysler/mercedes would not have a recall on this…”
2019-10-23 · Air Bags · 114,000 mi · 💥 crash“i had a accident on 09/07/2017, and the air bags deployed. due to the deployment of the air bags small silver iron particles flew across my face and arms that came out of the airbags , and i have to severe burns from the air bags,…”
2019-07-23 · Air Bags · 100 mi“airbags have been identified as defective by numerous mechanics.…”
2018-11-28 · Engine · 43,802 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to chapman chrysler (3175 e sarah avenue, las vegas, nv), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failu…”
2018-11-28 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the ignition key malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.