Is the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Crossfire ranks well among its 4 model years, with a complaint index of 33 and no recalls, earning a Good verdict.

What are the most common complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?

Structure & Body and Visibility & Wipers issues each make up 56% of complaints, mostly involving the convertible top's rear window detaching or separating and slow windshield wipers.

Does the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.

How does the 2006 Crossfire compare to other years?

The 2006 model has a complaint index of 33, far below the 2005 model's index of 100, and ranks 3rd worst out of 4 years, meaning it's one of the better years for this model.

At what mileage do 2006 Crossfire problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 39,650 miles, with Structure & Body issues typically appearing around 43,000 miles.

2006 Chrysler Crossfire Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2006 Chrysler Crossfire has a complaint index of 33, the second-lowest among the 4 model years with data, and earns a Good verdict with no recalls filed. Most owner complaints involve the convertible top's rear window detaching and slow-clearing wipers.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 33/100; #3 of 4 Crossfire years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 41; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Structure & Body
Best nearby year: 2008; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 18; 15 city / 23 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2006 Chrysler Crossfire recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 Chrysler Crossfire 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 years

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

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Avoid	100	189	0	18
2006	Good	33	41	0	18
2007	Caution	67	38	1	19.5
2008	Good	0	27	1	19.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Crossfire ranks well among its 4 model years, with a complaint index of 33 and no recalls, earning a Good verdict.
What are the most common complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?: Structure & Body and Visibility & Wipers issues each make up 56% of complaints, mostly involving the convertible top's rear window detaching or separating and slow windshield wipers.
Does the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
How does the 2006 Crossfire compare to other years?: The 2006 model has a complaint index of 33, far below the 2005 model's index of 100, and ranks 3rd worst out of 4 years, meaning it's one of the better years for this model.
At what mileage do 2006 Crossfire problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 39,650 miles, with Structure & Body issues typically appearing around 43,000 miles.