2006 Chrysler Crossfire problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (10) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (8) · Structure:body (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (40)
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 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-09-01 · Structure:body · 51,000 mi“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.…”
2019-11-07 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“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.…”
2019-04-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 57,000 mi“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 nothing happened, i had to have the car jump start…”
2018-06-01 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 7,000 mi“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 diagnosed that the convertible roof top would need to b…”
2017-09-23 · Visibility/Wiper · 18,341 mi“car is stationary and the rear window is separating from the convertible top…”
2017-07-31 · Structure:body“the back window of the crossfire has separated from the top. we saw this while we were walking around it in garage. i have called chrysler and they say there is nothing they can do. we bought this car in 2008 and is kept in a garage. i only have 53000 miles on it. i know they have a problem with the windows falling out because they a fixing them in…”
2017-06-01 · Visibility/Wiper“the vehicle's rear window is separating from the convertible top and i am afraid that it will fly off while i'm driving on the highway and kill someone behind me. i noticed the issue while it was parked in my driveway. chrysler is well aware of this issue with the 2005 models and is not covering any repair of any other years, yet hundreds of people…”
2017-03-08 · Visibility/Wiper · 22,000 mi“back window fell off the convertible top. i see this is the same issue with 2005 (which was repaired/recall by the mfg). dealer said it was up to me to repair, had to ship the top to california for a complete new top (~ $3k). i live in florida. don't understand how a back window falling off a moving car is not a safety issue. only ~ 22k miles.…”
2016-08-10 · Unknown Or Other · 82,000 mi“i own a 2006 chrysler crossfire. my back window is falling out and it seems that chrysler does not want to take ownership of the faulty adhesive and faulty workmanship of the convertible top. i cannot drive my car because the glass will come out and result in hitting another vehicle, pedestrian or other object. this problem has left thousands …”
2016-06-30 · Unknown Or Other · 73,000 mi“window glass is separating from the fabric convertible top. i noted this last month with the car sitting at my house. this car is always garaged and has only around 73k miles, one owner. i have been told the rear window is heat sealed to the cover. only the top portion remains sealed, the sides and bottom have separated. i have been working with a …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.