2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Worth extra scrutiny
The 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster sits mid-pack among Crossfire Roadster years: 41 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 30, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
The trouble concentrates in one system: visibility & wipers issues account for 56% of all reports (23 of 41), far ahead of body & structure at 14.
41
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2006 compare to other Crossfire Roadster years?
What are the most common 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility & Wipers | 23 | 56% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 14 | 34% | ▼ down |
| Other | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 1 | 2% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS DOWN WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLAPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE 3RD WINDOW (CONVERTIBLE WINDOW). THE WINDOW GLUE HAS BEGUN UNSTICKING AND THE UPHOLSTERY AND GLASS WERE COMING APART. IF NOT FOR IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS THE WINDOW…”
“I RECEIVED A LACERATION ON MY LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER WHILE GRASPING THE DRIVER SIDE CHROME COVERED DOOR HANDLE. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE METALLIC CHROME COVERING HAS A SEAM ON THE INSIDE OF THE HANDLE WHICH BECOMES RAZOR SHARP. I HAVE USED A LAYER OF CLEAR PACKING TAPE OVER THE SEAM TO KEEP FROM…”
“REAR GLASS WINDOW FALLING OUT OF 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTABLE. THE CORNERS OF THE REAR WINDOW STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF MATERIAL. AFTER PUTTING THE TOP DOWN AND PUTTING IT BACK UP, MOST OF THE TOP AND CORNERS OF THE REAR WINDOW WERE LOOSE FROM THE ROOF FABRIC, I CALLED THE CHRYSLER…”
“THIS WAS A AUTO ACCIDENT INVOLVING A CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CAS WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND FORCED INTO A BRIDGE CONCRET RAILING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE PASSENAGE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT.”
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND SMELL FUMES AFTER ABOUT 1 MILE PULLED OVER AND OPENED MY HOOD AND THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER HOOD CALLED 911 AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT FIRE AND CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR”
2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster — common questions
Is the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster reliable?
It is close to typical for the Crossfire Roadster: 41 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2006 Crossfire Roadster problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (23 complaints), body & structure (14 complaints), other (2 complaints).
Does the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster.
Which Chrysler Crossfire Roadster years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Crossfire Roadster years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest record among Crossfire Roadster years belongs to 2008.
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.