Chrysler Crossfire Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data
Comparing used Chrysler Crossfire options? We analyzed 5 model years (2004–2008) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Chrysler Crossfire has 708 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls across model years 2004–2008. The most reported issue area is STRUCTURE. 2005 drew the most complaints; 2008 drew the fewest.
- Make
- Chrysler
- Model
- Crossfire
- Model years analyzed
- 2004–2008 (5 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 708
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Crash-related complaints
- 9
- Fire-related complaints
- 2
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2005 (434 complaints)
- Best model year (fewest complaints)
- 2008 (39 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- STRUCTURE
- Reliability signal
- Poor
By model year
Chrysler Crossfire: which years to avoid & which to buy
Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.
These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.
These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings
What the complaint data suggests
PoorThe CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE has 708 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. 9 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 708 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 2 federal recall campaigns
- 9 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Problems by model year (best vs. worst)
Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Sep 2026
Safety recalls
NHTSA safety recalls
2 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2004–2008. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
Common problems
What goes wrong most often
The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 708 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.
Owner complaints
NHTSA complaint reports
708 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the heated rear glass window separated and detach from the convertible top of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear glass was glued to the convertible cloth top of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the entire convertible top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 30,500.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact was advised of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was taken to several dealers; however, the dealers refused to complete the recall repair. The contact was informed that since the vehicle was an older model, the dealers did not have the appropriate equipment to code the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact that a Takata field inspector would reach out. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor had failed; however, due to the age of the vehicle and the equipment not being available, the air bag sensor would fail. The failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the residence unrepaired. The vehicle was no longer driven out of safety concerns. The failure mileage was approximately 13,400.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000(Air Bags). The contact had taken the vehicle to several local dealers, where the contact was informed that the special tool needed to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the air bag warning had illuminated recently. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted, but the contact had not received a call back. The failure mileage was 17,726.
My car has 47,800 miles on it and is a convertible. Its a known problem among crossfire owners and it hasn't been resolved. The problem is the rear window is coming undone and just falls out. The dealerships won't fix it and auto repair shops want thousands of dollars. It's not only a quality issue but a HUGE safety issue as well. If that window was to fall while someone is driving the car it could injure them while they are driving or possibly fall onto the road and causing countless problems and injuries to the other motorists driving behind the car. Its not an issue of the owner of the car being negligent or miss using the vehicle, its a quality and safety issue.
Hello, I have installed Ground Control adjustable camber arms on my vehicle to permit camber adjustment to within factory recommendations. These same model camber arms are failing on a number of vehicles which are identical to mine (Chrysler Crossfire). My vehicle has not yet failed. A photo is attached. They pose an extreme safety hazard, as they can cause complete loss of vehicle control. There have been no injuries yet, but it is only a matter of time. Thank you for considering my report.
CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE TOP. CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE. NOTHING THEY COULD DO. NO WARRANTY. NO RECALL. IN MOTION WHEN SEPARATED ON RURAL ROAD. *TR
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ON MAY 18, 2020 AS I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, I HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR GLASS AREA. I PULLED OVER TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. I THEN NOTICED THE REAR GLASS WINDOW HAD FALLEN INTO THE CAR, HELD INTACT BY THE REAR DEFROSTER CORD CATCHING IT AND LOOSELY DANGLING IN THE BREEZE. I INFORMED CHRYSLER OF THIS PROBLEM (CHRYSLER CUSTOMER HOTLINE 1-800-992-1997, CASE NUMBER 76293394), BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS THROUGH GOOGLE AND YOUR OWN WEBSITE, NHTSA.GOV. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING AT AN INTERSTATE SPEED OF 65 MPH, THE GLASS COULD HAVE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND KILLED ME! I HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT CHRYSLER GAVE A 10 YEAR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY TO OWNERS OF 2005 CROSSFIRES WITH THE SAME ISSUE! I DEMAND NOT ONLY AN APOLOGY FROM CHRYSLER ALONG WITH A NO CHARGE REPAIR OF THIS CONDITION, BUT ALSO THE SAME TREATMENT 2005 OWNERS RECEIVED, THE 10 YEAR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED SINCE DELIVERY, DRIVEN SPARINGLY, AND GARAGED NIGHTLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE REAR WINDOW FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR WINDOW CAME COMPLETELY UNGLUED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP TO REGLUE THE WINDOW. THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THE FAILURE WOULD NOT RECUR. *JS *BF *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR WINDOW OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
REAR WINDSHEILD BECAME UNGLUED FROM MY CONVERTABLE TOP. CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE. THEY SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK OUT. THEY TOLD ME NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME TO COVER MY PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT IN 2005 THEY COVERED THEM BUT ONLY THAT YEAR. ALL TOPS ARE MADE THE SAME REGUARDLESS OF YEAR. THEY TOLD ME ONLY SOME STATES IT WAS COVERED FOR 2005. I AM NOW LIVING IN FLORIDA, WHICH IS ONE OF THOSE STATES. I FOUND FORAMS ONLINE WITH PLENTY OF COMPLANTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED.
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE - PURCHASED VEHICLE USED BACK IN 2016 AND DEALERSHIP SOLD VEHICLE WITHOUT AIRBAGS --- OLD AIRBAGS WERE TAKEN OUT OF VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS SOLD. CONTACT BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHEN RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED --- MECHANIC STATED TO CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO AIRBAGS IN VEHICLE. CONTACT HAS VEHICLE STILL. NEW AIRBAGS WERE PUT INTO VEHICLE . CB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHRYSLER DODGE (700 SAN FERNANDO RD, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340, 866-733-3506) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SIMI VALLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2350 FIRST ST, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 (805) 581-9090) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ORC MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,777. *TT *TR*JB
2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE PART THAT FAILED WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL REPAIR. UPDATED 10/3/2017*JS
REAR GLASS OF SOFTOP HAS COME LOOSE FROM MATERIAL. THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE SINCE THE CAR ABLE TO BE DRIVEN SAFELY. 2005 CARS OF SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAS HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTEE PROVIDE TO IT, WITH MANY OWNERS RECEIVING FULL REPLACEMENT OF SOFT TOP AT NO COST TO THEM. THIS HAPPENDED WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, SITTING IN MY GARAGE, IN JACKSONVILLE FL. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR AND THIS CAR WAS DELIVERED IN WHAT 'CHRYSLER' HAS DEEEMED TO BE 'HOT WEATHER STATES' (FL) FROM THEIR 2005 REPLACEMENTS OF THE SAME EXACT ISSUE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 05/11/17 *BF *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/07/2017*CT UPDATED 02/08/17.*JB
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE OVER 8 MONTHS AGO/RECALL INFORMATION STATES ,IN PART, "MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS" THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS RECALL SHOULD MERIT A QUICKER RESPONSE/EXTREMELY DISAPOINTING
TAKATA RECALL APRIL 6, 2016. EIGHT MONTHS WITH NO SOLUTION. RECALL STATES MAY CAUSE DEATH. NEED CAR THAT I CAN DRIVE.
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE CONTACTED NHTSA SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING A FIX OR EVEN A TEMPORARY FIX FOR MY VEHICLE YET I STILL CANNOT GET A RESPONSE. THIS IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE FRUSTRATING AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT THIS LONG FOR SOME SORT OF RESPONSE. I SHOULD AT LEAST BE GIVEN A TEMPORARY FIX OR THE OPTION TO HAVE A BUY-BACK WITH THE CAR. PLEASE RESPOND WITH ANY ASSISTANCE REGARDING THIS MATTER.
Showing 20 of 708 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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The basics
How to read this data
Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Chrysler Crossfire, in plain English.
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Chrysler Crossfire has 708 complaints on record across 5 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Chrysler Crossfire has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 9 of the Chrysler Crossfire's 708 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Poor) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Chrysler Crossfire vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Chrysler Crossfire vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Chrysler Crossfire has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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Chrysler Crossfire reliability — frequently asked questions
Is the Chrysler Crossfire reliable?
Poor. The Chrysler Crossfire has 708 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is STRUCTURE. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.
Which Chrysler Crossfire years to avoid?
Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2005 (434 complaints), 2004 (109 complaints), 2006 (74 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.
What are the most common Chrysler Crossfire problems?
Top reported issues: STRUCTURE (227 complaints); VISIBILITY (176 complaints); VISIBILITY/WIPER (130 complaints).
Does the Chrysler Crossfire have recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Chrysler Crossfire. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.