2004 Chrysler CROSSFIRE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
109 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
54,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 91 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 44 of 109 complaints (40.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 16 | 14.7% |
| Engine operation | 15 | 13.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 7.3% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 5.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
Electrical System: 44; Engine: 14; Unknown Or Other: 8; Power Train: 6; Steering: 6; Air Bags: 5; Tires: 5; Electrical System:Ignition: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (23). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2003: 4; 2004: 4; 2005: 9; 2006: 3; 2007: 5; 2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 5; 2011: 11; 2012: 8; 2013: 8; 2014: 13; 2015: 4; 2016: 8; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 2; 2020: 4; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 15 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10031203 · 2003-08-10 (August 10, 2003)
2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE HAS A RADIO SCREEN THAT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED FOR BRIGHTNESS IN ANY LIGHT. IT IS NO VISIBLY IN DAYLIGHT AND A TRUE ROAD HAZARD WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. NO RESPONSE TO MANY OWNERS FROM CHRYSLER-SEE PAGE CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE FORUM FOR MUCH MORE INFO. THESE RADIOS NEED TO BE FIXED OR CHANGED ASAP. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037311 · 2003-09-05 (September 5, 2003)
I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE RADIO DISPLAY IS VERY DIM AND CANNOT BE READ N NORMAL DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS. THIS A POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD FOR THOSE WHO WILL CONCENTRATE ON THE RADIO INSTEAD OF THE ROAD. ALTHOUGHT I DON'T BELIEVE I WOOULD DO THIS I FIND MYSELD LOOKING AT THE RADIO TRYING TO SEE THE STATION WHEN I SHOULD BE KEEPING MY EYES ON THE ROAD. THE SITUATION IS MADE VERY SANGEROUS BY THE DIM DISPLAY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045617 · 2003-11-06 (November 6, 2003)
CHRYSLER CROSS FIRE 2004. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY SLIPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AFTER THE CAR IS MOVING THE VECHILE AND THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. ALBEIT INFREQUENTLY. THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, CROSSING TRAFFIC THAT ISN'T CONTROLLED VIA A SIGN OR LIGHT. OR, AT ANY STOP WITH SOMEONE BEHIND YOU. IN THE 1,500 MILES I'VE DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT, I HAVE NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING REAR-ENDED THREE TIMES DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE PERSONNEL HAVE OBSERVED AND VERIFIED THE TENDANCY OF IT TO SLIP F…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045617 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049441 · 2003-12-09 (December 9, 2003)
2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE MY SON WAS DRIVING THIS CAR, LOST CONTROL AND HIT A POLE. HE SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND FACIAL LACERATIONS BECAUSE HIS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL BEFORE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10049441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066398 · 2004-04-18 (April 18, 2004)
I HAVE A 2004 CROSSFIRE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND REAR TIRE EXCHANGE (SOLD WITH MICHELIN SPORTS AND HAD TO PURCHASE CONTINENTAL ALL SEASON FOR MIDWEST WINTER DRIVING) THAT I HAD THREE BENT RIMS ON THE VEHICLE. THE BENT RIMS WERE TWO ON FRONT AND ONE REAR. THE DAMAGE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER TECH WAS PROBABLY DUE TO "POTHOLES". MY ISSUE IS 1) WHAT CONSTITUTES NORMAL DRIVING? POTHOLES ARE A NORMAL FACTOR IN LIFE WITH THE US ROAD SYSTEM. 2) THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BENT WHEEL WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE LOW PROFILE TIRE…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095219 · 2004-10-06 (October 6, 2004)
THE TWO FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS A BUBBLE IN THE TIRES. VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. MANUFACTURER STATED NO COMPLAINTS, NO RECALLS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095583 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)
MY CAR'S SPOILER MALFUNCTIONED THE FIRST DAY; IT WOULD JAM IN THE UP POSITION. MY WINDSHIELD SPRAYER WOULDN'T WORK EITHER. THE CLOCK ADVANCES ON ITS OWN BY APPROXIMATELY 2 MIN EACH DAY. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS EXISTED FROM DAY ONE, AS I DROVE OFF OF THE DEALERS LOT. FIRST TWO PROBLEMS WERE FIXED WITH A LOT OF AGONY. MY CLOCK HASN'T BEEN FIXED. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE "CODE" EACH TIME. I'M READY TO RETURN THE CAR. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10095583 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096710 · 2004-11-09 (November 9, 2004)
AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED STRIKING THE WINDOW. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096710 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.