What year Chrysler Crossfire should I avoid?

The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is the year to avoid, with 189 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among 2005-2008 model years.

Which Chrysler Crossfire model years are best?

No Crossfire year earns a Best verdict. 2006 and 2008 are rated Good, and 2008's verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete.

Is the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?

The 2007 Crossfire is rated Caution, with 38 complaints, a complaint index of 67, and one recall tied mainly to Airbags issues.

What problems are most common on the Chrysler Crossfire?

Across all model years, Visibility & Wipers issues account for 124 complaints (42 percent) and Structure & Body issues account for 89 complaints (30 percent), the two most reported problem areas.

Does the Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?

NHTSA lists one recall campaign across the 2005-2008 Crossfire, affecting the 2007 and 2008 model years, related to Airbags complaints.

Chrysler Crossfire Best and Worst Years (2005–2008)

Among Chrysler Crossfire model years 2005-2008, 2005 is the year to avoid, with 189 complaints and a complaint index of 100, driven mainly by wiper/visibility and body/structure issues. 2006 and 2008 are rated Good, while 2007 is Caution due to an airbag recall.

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: 295
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Visibility & Wipers

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

Chrysler Crossfire problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Avoid	100	189	1	0	Visibility & Wipers	18	—
2006	Good	33	41	0	0	Structure & Body	18	—
2007	Caution	67	38	0	1	Airbags	19.5	—
2008	Good	0	27	0	1	Airbags	19.5	—

Crossfire years to avoid: what went wrong

2005 Chrysler Crossfire Index 100 · 189 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2005 Crossfire logged 189 complaints, the most of any year, and carries a complaint index of 100, the highest in the lineup. Owners most often cited Visibility & Wipers problems (84 complaints, 44 percent) and Structure & Body issues (59 complaints, 31 percent), with a median failure mileage of 49,000 for both. Electrical System complaints (41, 22 percent) surfaced at a median of about 52,510 miles. Owners also described tire failures at very low mileage and transmission or gear-shifting trouble in wet or snowy conditions. NHTSA recorded one crash and three injuries tied to this model year, though no recalls were issued for it.

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

Most common Chrysler Crossfire problems (all years)

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

Visibility & Wipers124 (42%)
Structure & Body89 (30%)
Electrical System46 (16%)
Airbags44 (15%)
Other37 (13%)
Engine10 (3%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (2%)
Transmission & Powertrain6 (2%)
Steering4 (1%)
Brakes3 (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 should I avoid?: The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is the year to avoid, with 189 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among 2005-2008 model years.
Which Chrysler Crossfire model years are best?: No Crossfire year earns a Best verdict. 2006 and 2008 are rated Good, and 2008's verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete.
Is the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?: The 2007 Crossfire is rated Caution, with 38 complaints, a complaint index of 67, and one recall tied mainly to Airbags issues.
What problems are most common on the Chrysler Crossfire?: Across all model years, Visibility & Wipers issues account for 124 complaints (42 percent) and Structure & Body issues account for 89 complaints (30 percent), the two most reported problem areas.
Does the Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?: NHTSA lists one recall campaign across the 2005-2008 Crossfire, affecting the 2007 and 2008 model years, related to Airbags complaints.