2005 Chrysler CROSSFIRE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
189 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
49,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 166 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 189 complaints (15.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 8.5% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 3.2% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 2.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 30 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 28 |
| Structure | 26 |
| Visibility | 26 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 |
Structure:Body: 30; Electrical System: 29; Visibility/Wiper: 28; Structure: 26; Visibility: 26; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 25; Unknown Or Other: 22; Electrical System:Ignition: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 31 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 55 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 52 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 19 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 31; 25,000 to 49,999: 55; 50,000 to 74,999: 52; 75,000 to 99,999: 19; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (55). 23 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 9; 2006: 5; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2009: 9; 2010: 21; 2011: 19; 2012: 19; 2013: 17; 2014: 12; 2015: 25; 2016: 7; 2017: 5; 2018: 18; 2019: 8; 2020: 6; 2021: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 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 10113142 · 2005-03-30 (March 30, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS HOME. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113142 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126696 · 2005-06-27 (June 27, 2005)
FAULTY TIRES ON 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVETIBLE. CONTINENTAL TIRES CAME STANDARD ON THIS $40,000 CAR. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WERE "RUN FLATS". NOT TRUE! THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 1,000 WHEN MINOR ROAD DEBRIS CAUSED THE LEFT REAR TIRE TO GO FLAT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND THE TIRE EXPLODED WHEN TIRE STORE TRIED TO REPAIR IT. ABOUT A MONTH LATER A SMALL NAIL PIERCED THE "SIDE" OF THE RIGHT REAR AND WHEN TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED, THE TIRE SPLIT WHEN TAKEN OFF THE WHEEL. CHRYSLER, CONTINENTAL TIRE AND JIM ARCHER CHRYSLER DID NOTHING. WE ENDED UP REPLACING…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127966 · 2005-06-22 (June 22, 2005)
THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY DOWN SHIFTING HIS 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE IN THE SNOW. *JB INCLUDING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO BE DRIVEN IN THE SNOW. IT WAS CONSIDERED A HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLE, IT WAS LOW TO THE GROUND, REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THE TIRES WERE ALSO HIGH PERFORMANCE AND THE TREAD PATTERN WAS NO GOOD FOR THE SNOW AND/OR LOTS OF RAIN. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10127966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10128983 · 2005-07-16 (July 16, 2005)
DEVELOPED A SLOW LEAK IN THE INNER SIDE WALL OF PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE OF MY SPORT CONTACT TIRE. THERE WAS ONLY 6000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE AND HAD TO BE RELPLACED. THIS IS MY SECOND TIRE TO REPLACE ON THIS CAR. AT 3000 MILES I HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE INNER SIDE WALL TO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. THE DEALER STATES THAT SIDE WALL DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRENTY. AT ABOUT 310.00 DOLLARS PER TIRE IT GET PRICEY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10128983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130107 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)
THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE RED LIGHT IS LIT ON THE REAR SPOILER BUTTON. IF YOU DRIVE 75 FEET OR SO THE RED LIGHT GOES OFF ON THE SPOILER BUTTON AND THEN THE TOP WILL OPEN. THE TOP ALSO WILL NOT CLOSE WHEN THIS LIGHT IS LIT UNLESS YOU DRIVE UNTIL IT GOES OUT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10130107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133307 · 2005-08-18 (August 18, 2005)
DT: AIRBAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING ON THE ROAD. SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 60 MPH. DEALER SAID THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THEM THAT SHE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING WHICH CAUSED HER AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AND THEY CONSIDERED IT A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER SAID THE SAME THING. CALLER WAS INJURED BY AIRBAG.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 3,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133307 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10136117 · 2005-09-11 (September 11, 2005)
THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT OPEN, THE REAR SPOILER WOULD NOT OPERATE AND THE KEYLESS ENTRY WOULD NOT OPEN TO LET ME IN THE CAR. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE 3 DIFFERENT PARTS OVER 4 VISITS THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS A PINCHED WIRE AND REPLACED IT, FIXING ALL THE PROBLEMS AT ONCE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10136117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143685 · 2005-11-26 (November 26, 2005)
BOUGHT 05 CROSSFIRE, DOES NOT HAVE "Z" RATED TIRES. CHECKED ALL CROSSFIRES ON LOT - NONE EQUIPPED WITH CORRECT TIRES! *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10143685 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.