2008 Chrysler Crossfire problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (15) · Visibility/Wiper (4) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-11 · campaign 16V081000 · 711,159 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-201
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (45)
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.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
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
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-06-21 · Visibility/Wiper“back window separated from soft top on both side and part of the bottom…”
2021-01-12 · Engine · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly shutoff. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer hayes chrysler jeep located at 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504 who replaced the battery. after retrieving the vehicle and driving approximately 2 miles, the engin…”
2019-07-15 · Unknown Or Other · 23,116 mi“rear window in convertible top fell out while in driveway 3 days ago…”
2019-07-03 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). desert 215 superstore (8030 rafael rivera way, las vegas, nv 89118) and the manufacturer were notified on multiple occasions and stated that the tools needed to install the replacement part were not av…”
2019-06-19 · Unknown Or Other · 45,000 mi“the headliner on the roof in my 2008 chrysler crossfire has detached completely except for the side and rear compartment upper edges and has sunken/fallen in front of me and my passengers field of view covering our eyes and resting on our heads plus blocking my drivers rear view mirror to the back window field of view as well. this is certainly a …”
2018-03-06 · Air Bags“2008 chrysler crossfire. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag inflator safety recall. *ld the consumer stated after the airbag inflator recall was completed the srs light illuminated. the manufacturer was notified. *js…”
2017-07-25 · Visibility/Wiper · 50,000 mi“while vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance i was told the rear window of my convertible fell out and was laying on the rear shelf. was told there was nothing chrysler could do about this. seems this is quite common with the tops. a recall was issued for the 2005 models but seems the problem still exist. was also told to have the top re…”
2017-01-09 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 016v081000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer w…”
2017-01-05 · Air Bags · 53,000 mi“takata recall - 16v-081 driver airbag light is on. unable to register the vehicle due to inability to fix it since the chrysler has basically abandoned this car. there is no expectation of the recall parts being made available. this car is now a loss to me since no one wants to risk driving it and harming themselves. *tr…”
2016-12-05 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was inv…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.