2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst of 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Most complaints (70%) involve the convertible top's rear window falling out or separating.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #2 of 4 Crossfire Roadster years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 33
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers23 (70%)
- Structure & Body14 (42%)
- Other2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear glass window of the convertible top falls out or separates while driving.
- Rear window fabric shrinks and pulls away from the glass on three sides, leaving it flapping loose inside the car.
- Dealerships tell owners the top cannot be repaired and a full replacement is needed, with no warranty coverage offered.
- Chrome-covered door handle has a sharp interior seam that can cut the hand when gripping it.
- A fuel system issue led to fumes and an under-hood fire that owners reported resulted in a total loss.
2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Crossfire Roadster years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster reliable?
- NHTSA lists 33 complaints for the 2006 Crossfire Roadster with a complaint index of 67, ranking 2nd worst among the 4 model years covered, so it carries a Caution verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2006 Crossfire Roadster?
- Visibility & Wipers issues make up 70% of complaints, mostly about the convertible top's rear glass window falling out or separating, with a median failure mileage of 54,200 miles.
- Does the 2006 Crossfire Roadster have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2006 Crossfire Roadster, even though owners note that the 2005 model year was recalled for a similar rear window issue.
- How does the 2006 Crossfire Roadster compare to other years?
- The 2005 model has 121 complaints and a complaint index of 100 with an Avoid verdict, while the 2007 and 2008 models have far fewer complaints (14 and 12) and Good verdicts.