2008 Chrysler Crossfire Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire has a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest of all four model years with data, and ranks 4th worst (best) with 27 complaints and 1 recall. Its verdict is capped at Good rather than Best because 2005-2009 records are treated as less complete.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #4 of 4 Crossfire years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 27
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2008 Chrysler Crossfire problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags15 (56%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (33%)
- Other3 (11%)
- Structure & Body2 (7%)
- Engine1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear convertible-top glass window separates from the fabric top as the adhesive fails, sometimes falling into the car.
- Airbag warning light illuminates and stays on after the Takata recall inflator part becomes unavailable, leaving repairs delayed.
- Owners report the recall repair for the airbag inflator takes longer than a reasonable amount of time to complete.
- Engine shuts off unexpectedly at low speed, sometimes recurring after a battery replacement.
- Structure and body complaints describe the rear window adhesive failing while the rest of the convertible top remains in good condition.
2008 Chrysler Crossfire recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Airbags711,159 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
2008 Chrysler Crossfire fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,125
- 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.
2008 compared with other Crossfire years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?
- NHTSA lists 27 complaints and 1 recall for the 2008 Crossfire, giving it a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest among the four Crossfire years with data. Its verdict is Good, though capped from a higher rating because complaint records for 2005-2009 are considered less complete.
- Does the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire have an airbag recall?
- Yes. Recall 16V081000 covers airbags, and owners reported delays getting the part because it was unavailable at the time of the recall notice.
- What is the top problem area for the 2008 Crossfire?
- Airbags is the top problem area, accounting for 15 of 27 complaints (56%), with a median mileage at failure of 53,000 miles.
- How does the 2008 Crossfire compare to other model years?
- The 2008 model ranks 4th worst (best) of the years with data. The 2005 model has a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2006 is Good and 2007 is Caution.
- What is the rear windshield problem on the 2008 Crossfire?
- Owners reported the rear glass window in the convertible top detaching because the adhesive sealing it to the canvas failed, in some cases at mileages as low as 7,100 to 20,000 miles.