2005 Chrysler Crossfire problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (28) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (25) · Visibility (25)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
166 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (54)
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 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-09 · Unknown Or Other“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 pulled over everytime a car got behind me. also in pa…”
2023-07-17 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2023-03-16 · Wheels“ 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 returned on april 22, 2022 they replaced the rear passen…”
2021-10-07 · Visibility:windshield · 43,000 mi“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. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was…”
2020-12-11 · Electrical System · 50,598 mi“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 the person behind me started beeping and screaming!…”
2020-11-28 · Unknown Or Other · 61,254 mi“back window fell out while in motion on street.…”
2020-09-11 · Electrical System:ignition · 39,251 mi“car was stationary and key was inserted into ignition but could not turn the ignition in attempting to start the car. it does not move (key) to initiate the function to start the car. also, no motion of the key movement was available provide any steps of the ignition. the movement of the ignition tumblers become froze in a jammed position disabling…”
2020-06-24 · Visibility/Wiper · 59,600 mi“rear convertible window fell out sitting in driveway on a hot day 85 degrees f. i had to glue it back in temporally to keep outside elements out. *tr…”
2020-06-19 · Engine · 75,000 mi“the skreem module has failed which controls the anti-theft system, key & ignition. the part is no longer available through chrysler or aftermarket. the car cannot run without this module. the vehicle was stationary at the time of failure. i had to have it towed to a repair shop. luckily it was close to home when it failed. chrysler needs to make th…”
2020-06-17 · Structure:body · 47,000 mi“rear window is loose and not glued down. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.