YearToAvoid

Chrysler Crossfire Convertible Best and Worst Years (2005)

NHTSA data covers only the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible, so there is no year-over-year comparison to make. That single year shows 124 complaints, led by Visibility & Wipers issues (67 complaints, 54%) and Structure & Body concerns (48 complaints, 39%), with no recall campaigns on file.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years
1
2005
NHTSA complaints
124
Recall campaigns
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Top problem area
Visibility & Wipers

Crossfire Convertible Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Crossfire Convertible problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2005No verdict—124000Visibility & Wipers——

Most common Chrysler Crossfire Convertible problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

  1. Visibility & Wipers67 (54%)
  2. Structure & Body48 (39%)
  3. Other33 (27%)
  4. Electrical System10 (8%)
  5. Engine2 (2%)
  6. Fuel System2 (2%)
  7. Steering2 (2%)
  8. Brakes1 (1%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Chrysler Crossfire Convertible years should I avoid?
NHTSA only has complaint data for the 2005 model year, so there is no multi-year comparison available and no year is flagged as worse than another.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible?
Visibility & Wipers issues lead with 67 complaints, 54% of all reports, followed by Structure & Body problems at 48 complaints, or 39%.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible.
At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2005 Crossfire Convertible?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for the 2005 model is 48,000 miles.
Is the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible reliable based on complaints?
It has 124 total complaints with no recorded crashes, fires, or deaths, and only one reported injury, based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.