CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE · model year

2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE

241 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2005CHRYSLERCROSSFIRE carries 241 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 CROSSFIRE is structure:body with 30 filings, followed by electrical system (29) and visibility/wiper (28). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 2005 CROSSFIRE, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

241
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

241 filings

Crashes Reported

1 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STRUCTURE:BODY30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29
VISIBILITY/WIPER28
STRUCTURE26
VISIBILITY26
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION6
ENGINE6
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER4
STEERING4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS3
POWER TRAIN3

Recent Complaints

20240609ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 past month my car sometimes starts right up and other time it won’t come on. Hubby says it’s an electrical issue. My car died on me as I pulled onto a hiway luckily I was able to pull off to the side of the road. I’ve seen several electrical issues reported on a car forum for these cars, also window separation. I have pics if needed.

20240609UNKNOWN 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 past month my car sometimes starts right up and other time it won’t come on. Hubby says it’s an electrical issue. My car died on me as I pulled onto a hiway luckily I was able to pull off to the side of the road. I’ve seen several electrical issues reported on a car forum for these cars, also window separation. I have pics if needed.

20230717STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

20230717UNKNOWN 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.

20230316WHEELS

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 passenger sensor. The light remained on returned to Goodyear on 10 November 2022, a technician checked the tire and said all tire sensors are working and could not rectify the problem. I was advised to visit the Auto Dealership. I visited Gossett Chrysler, 1901 Covington Pike Memphis, TN, on 25 November 2022 and they checked the tires and I was told that they do not have the equipment to reset the TPMS systems on the vehicle. As of today my TMPS light remains on and I have to check the tires or have someone manually verify the tires are inflated according to specifications. I would appreciate any help in resolving or recalling this mandated safety

20211007VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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 made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. The contact related the failure to TSB 23-035-11REVA. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

Mileage: 43,000

20201211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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! I GOT OUT OF THE CAR (VERY DANGEROUS) AND STARTED TO PUSH THE CAR OVER SEVERAL LANES TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. TWO MEN JUMPED OUT AND HELPED ME PUSH IT TO A SIDE ROAD OFF THE MAIN ROAD. CARS WERE NOW FLYING PAST US GOING AT LEAST 45 TO 50 MPH. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO MY HOME CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND AFTER 3 DAYS THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENGINE RELAY CONTROL MODULE WHICH HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE CAR RAN FINE FOR 9 MONTHS WHEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED BUT THIS SECOND TIME I WAS GOING 45 MPH WHEN THE CAR JUST DIED. I NEARLY GOT HAMMERED TRYING TO ALLOW MY SLOWING VEHICLE'S MOMENTUM TO TAKE ME ACROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC TRYING TO GET TO T

Mileage: 50,598

20201128STRUCTURE:BODY

BACK WINDOW FELL OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON STREET.

Mileage: 61,254

20201128UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACK WINDOW FELL OUT WHILE IN MOTION ON STREET.

Mileage: 61,254

20200911ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 THE KEY FROM TURNING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THIS IS NOT A NEW COMMENT ABOUT THIS YEAR 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE IGNITION (NO TURN) IN STARTING THE VEHICLE. SAFETY CONCERNS, PREVENTION OF STARTING A CAR CREATE AN EMERGENCY'S FOR MOVEMENT OTHER THAN DRIVING THE CAR. *JS

Mileage: 39,251

20200624VISIBILITY/WIPER

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

Mileage: 59,600

20200619ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 THIS PART AVAILABLE SINCE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES THAT CANNOT BE DRIVEN ONCE IT FAILS. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

20200619ENGINE

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 THIS PART AVAILABLE SINCE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES THAT CANNOT BE DRIVEN ONCE IT FAILS. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

20200617STRUCTURE:BODY

REAR WINDOW IS LOOSE AND NOT GLUED DOWN. *TR

Mileage: 47,000

20190905VISIBILITY/WIPER

ALL OF A SUDDEN MY REAR WINDOW IN MY CROSSFIRE CONVERTABLE CAME OUT. I CANNOT PUT MY TOP DOWN OR DRIVE AS RAIN WILL COME IN. I WAS TOLD THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH CAR. HOW DO I GET IT FIXED NOW ? CRYSTLER DEARLSHIPS SAY THEY DO NOT SERVICE THIS MODEL ANYMORE. SO WHAT CAN I DO AND CAN YOU HELP?

Mileage: 104,300

20190904AIR BAGS

THE BACK WINDOW HAS BECOME DETACHED AND IS HANGING ON BY A THREAD. IT BECOMES MORE DETACHED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SILVER SEEN IN THE PHOTO IS DUCK TAPE WE APPLIED TO HELP KEEP IT IN PLACE WHICH IS NOT WORKING. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE SINCE PURCHASE IN NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL. ADDITIONALLY, IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WILL NOT GO OFF IN THE VEHICLE. ITS LIKE OWNING THE [XXX] STEPCHILD OF CHRYSLER/MERCEDES NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING. HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 83,000

20190904STRUCTURE:BODY

THE BACK WINDOW HAS BECOME DETACHED AND IS HANGING ON BY A THREAD. IT BECOMES MORE DETACHED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SILVER SEEN IN THE PHOTO IS DUCK TAPE WE APPLIED TO HELP KEEP IT IN PLACE WHICH IS NOT WORKING. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE SINCE PURCHASE IN NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL. ADDITIONALLY, IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WILL NOT GO OFF IN THE VEHICLE. ITS LIKE OWNING THE [XXX] STEPCHILD OF CHRYSLER/MERCEDES NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING. HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 83,000

20190904VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

THE BACK WINDOW HAS BECOME DETACHED AND IS HANGING ON BY A THREAD. IT BECOMES MORE DETACHED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SILVER SEEN IN THE PHOTO IS DUCK TAPE WE APPLIED TO HELP KEEP IT IN PLACE WHICH IS NOT WORKING. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE SINCE PURCHASE IN NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL. ADDITIONALLY, IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WILL NOT GO OFF IN THE VEHICLE. ITS LIKE OWNING THE [XXX] STEPCHILD OF CHRYSLER/MERCEDES NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING. HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 83,000

20190824VISIBILITY/WIPER

THE ENTIRE RIGHT HALF OF THE REAR WINDOW DETTACHED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND STARTED BANGING AGAINST THE TOP. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN STORED INDOORS AND NOT EXPOSED TO RAIN OR SNOW.

Mileage: 44,000

20190801ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE STAYS LIT ON THE DASH WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IS OK.

Mileage: 35,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE have?
The 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE has 241 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE?
The most-complained component for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE is STRUCTURE:BODY with 30 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Is the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.