2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible sits mid-pack among Crossfire Convertible years: 166 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 166, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
The trouble concentrates in one system: visibility & wipers issues account for 40% of all reports (67 of 166), far ahead of body & structure at 47.
166
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
What are the most common 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility & Wipers | 67 | 40% | new |
| Body & Structure | 47 | 28% | new |
| Other | 33 | 20% | new |
| Electrical System | 10 | 6% | new |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | new |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1% | new |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE WINDOW REAR GLASS SEPARATED AND DETACHED FROM THE FABRIC CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…”
“THE REAR WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WHILE I HAD THE CAR PARKED OUTDOORS. I FOUND THE CAR WITH THE REAR WINDOW AREA OPEN AND THE GLASS LYING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE BACKLIGHT AREA. THE GLASS REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE TOP BY ABOUT 1/3 OF THE ORIGINAL GLUE. THE REMAINDER HAD COME APART…”
“SAFETY HAZARD. REAR GLASS WINDOW BECOMES UNGLUED AND FALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. COULD FLY ONTO ROAD AND SHATTER OR HIT ANOTHER CAR. CHRYSLER INDICATES EVEN THOUGH I DO NOT OWN IT VERY LONG AND HAVE LOW MILEAGE THEY CANNOT HELP WITH THIS THAT THE ENTIRE TOP MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROX.…”
“ IGNITION WOULD SOMETIMES STICK & NOT ACT LIKE IT SHOULD. FOR FEAR THAT I COLD GET STRANDED & AFTER TALKING TO DEALER (BALES MOTORS - JEFFERSONVILLE IN) , THEY REPLACED MY KEY SWITCH , BY HONORING MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY THAT I HAD PURCHASED WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR......[XXX] INFORMATION…”
“WAS PASSING ON AN UPHILL PASSING LANE AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. COASTED SAFELY TO ROAD SIDE, NO COLLISION OR INCIDENTS. AIR TEMP WAS ~95F AND HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. CHECKED ON CROSSFIRE FORUM AND THIS APPEARS TO A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE ARE FAULTY SOLDER JOINTS IN A RELAY CONTROL MODULE THAT…”
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible — common questions
Is the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible reliable?
It is close to typical for the Crossfire Convertible: 166 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2005 Crossfire Convertible problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (67 complaints), body & structure (47 complaints), other (33 complaints).
Does the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.