YearToAvoid

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Best and Worst Years (2005–2008)

The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster is the year to avoid, with 121 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest in the lineup. 2007 and 2008 are rated Good, with far fewer complaints (14 and 12) and lower complaint indexes (33 and 0).

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

Avoid 2005

Model years
4
2005–2008
NHTSA complaints
180
Recall campaigns
0
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Top problem area
Visibility & Wipers

Crossfire Roadster 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)02550751002005200620072008
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2005Avoid100121300Visibility & Wipers18—
2006Caution6733110Visibility & Wipers18—
2007Good3314000Visibility & Wipers19.5—
2008Good012000Visibility & Wipers19.5—

Crossfire Roadster years to avoid: what went wrong

2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Index 100 · 121 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2005 Crossfire Roadster drew 121 complaints, the most of any year in the lineup, giving it a complaint index of 100 and the worst rank overall. Visibility & Wipers issues led the count with 72 complaints (60% share, median mileage 49,000), followed by Structure & Body problems with 55 complaints (45% share, also median 49,000 miles). Electrical System complaints (13, median 65,358.5 miles) included reports of the vehicle stalling while driving and failing to restart. Owners also reported airbag-related crashes, including one where the airbag reportedly did not deploy. Three crashes and one injury were recorded for this year, with no recalls on file.

2005 visibility & wipers problems →2005 structure & body problems →

Most common Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems (all years)

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

  1. Visibility & Wipers113 (63%)
  2. Structure & Body81 (45%)
  3. Other23 (13%)
  4. Electrical System13 (7%)
  5. Airbags6 (3%)
  6. Engine3 (2%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (1%)
  8. Brakes1 (1%)
  9. Fuel System1 (1%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (1%)

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

Frequently asked questions

What year Chrysler Crossfire Roadster should I avoid?
The 2005 model year is the one to avoid, with 121 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among all Crossfire Roadster years.
Is the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, 2007 is rated Good with only 14 complaints and a complaint index of 33, one of the lowest in the lineup.
Does the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns across all four model years (2005-2008) of the Crossfire Roadster.
What is the most common problem on the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster?
Visibility & Wipers is the top problem area across all years, accounting for 113 complaints, or 63% of all reported issues.
Is the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster a good year?
2008 is rated Good with only 12 complaints and a complaint index of 0, though the verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 are considered less complete.

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.