2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (34) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (16) · Visibility/Wiper (16)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chrysler Crossfire Roadster model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
111 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (35)
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
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 35 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-07-19 · Wheels“wheels have tpms tire safety monitoring system in them. replaced the sensors in all tires and went to dealer to reset them, dealer charged $100 and said i had a bad sensor, wanted extra $80 to replace new sensor. i took it to tire dealer and they said sensors were working, but could not program the tpms. emailed schroeder with no replies about valv…”
2017-05-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 97,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and deemed a total loss. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened claim number: 312-27518…”
2016-10-02 · Electrical System · 67,144 mi“airbag light and therefore failure unless fixed due to faulty clock spring and steering angle sensor with only 67144 miles on car. the clock spring was found defective and recalled on other chrysler models - should be extended to include this model.…”
2016-09-01 · Engine · 100,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. when the contact placed the key in the ignition, the ignition switch would not turn and the check engine warning indicator illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not able to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 1…”
2016-08-31 · Unknown Or Other · 9,700 mi“rear window of convertible top came loose when car was moved from driveway back into the garage. …”
2016-04-29 · Structure:body · 72,000 mi“back window fell out while at highway speeds. the only thing that kept it from coming completely loose was the rear window defrost wires.…”
2016-04-17 · Unknown Or Other · 23,450 mi“intermittent engine start failure relay replaced good for 30 days then intermittent engine start failure standing still and sometimes in motion city street. replaced relay $567.00…”
2016-02-05 · Visibility/Wiper · 52,000 mi“during a heavy summer rain/windstorm the rear window became mostly detached and fell inward into the car while driving on an interstate.…”
2015-10-22 · Structure:body · 53,000 mi“i purchased this car this year from a chrysler executive who has owned it for years. she told me that while driving it the rear glass window fell out. this was her daily driver so she had it re glued as fast as she could so she would have a car to get to work.she did not know of the tsb on this. tsb-23=035-11 called x-31/adhesion. i bought the car …”
2015-08-24 · Visibility/Wiper · 35,723 mi“during a severe rainstorm the rear window glass detached from the convertible top allowing severe flooding of the interior of the vehicle causing various electrical failures to occur. this sudden and unexpected event caused an emergency stop in traffic that could have resulted in an accident. the residual damage from this event affects rear window …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.