chrysler crossfire roadster 2006 Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i was driving down highway and smell fumes after about 1 mile pulled over and opened my hood and the car burst into flames from under hood called 911 and fire department came and put out fire and car was a total loss.

Reported in: O'FALLON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN55L46X

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

this was a auto accident involving a chrysler crossfire. the cas was hit from behind and forced into a bridge concret railing on the drivers side the passenage airbag deployed but the drivers did not.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

rear window fell out of 2006 chrysler convertible. chrysler says it is not covered by warranty. by searching a solution to repair found several other owners whom this has happened to.

Reported in: ACWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L45X

VISIBILITY

rear window fell off of convertible top while driving. chrysler says that while this has happened to this model in the past they don't cover this in the warranty. there needs to be a recall for this problem! *kb

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

the rear glass window has fallen off from the convertible top posing a safety issue. this is a known issue with this car as chrysler recalled 2005s for the same issue but not the 2006. i have found online that i am not the only one with this issue.

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L76X

VISIBILITY

glass falling out of convertible top. dealership admits to problems with 2005 model but not the 2006 model. no warranty for repairing the top according to dealership. extended warranty purchased with car but it does not cover the top either.

Reported in: INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L26X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire roadster. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear windshield was unraveling and detaching from the convertible top. the contact stuffed a towel between the convertible top and the body to serve as a make-shift remedy. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and no assistance was provided. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 25,120.

Reported in: SOUTH DARTMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L76X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

overnight the rear window has detached from the convertible top causing a safety issue. some 2005 models have been recalled for the same issue, but not 2006 modes. i find online that others have had and are currently experiencing the same issues.

Reported in: LEXINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L66X

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

i received a laceration on my left hand index finger while grasping the driver side chrome covered door handle. it appears as though the metallic chrome covering has a seam on the inside of the handle which becomes razor sharp. i have used a layer of clear packing tape over the seam to keep from repeating this incident and will do the passenger side as a preemptive measure.

Reported in: MUSKOGEE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L26X

STRUCTURE

adhesive holding rear window in place began to separate from convertible top. other crossfire owners have reported total failure. this is a significant safety issue if/when the rear window completely separates and detaches from the vehicle and poses a hazard to others i.e., pedestrian, motorcycle riders, etc. all the tops were produced by the same manufacturer (karmann) although chrysler is only willing to replace certain 2005 models based on the state they were originally sold. this makes no sense, chrysler and the nhtsa should recall all tops produced and replace them with a top with the rear window attached with some type of improved adhesive so the risk to others is eliminated.

Reported in: PALMER AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L96X

VISIBILITY

adhesive holding rear window in place began to separate from convertible top. other crossfire owners have reported total failure. this is a significant safety issue if/when the rear window completely separates and detaches from the vehicle and poses a hazard to others i.e., pedestrian, motorcycle riders, etc. all the tops were produced by the same manufacturer (karmann) although chrysler is only willing to replace certain 2005 models based on the state they were originally sold. this makes no sense, chrysler and the nhtsa should recall all tops produced and replace them with a top with the rear window attached with some type of improved adhesive so the risk to others is eliminated.

Reported in: PALMER AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L96X

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the rear window on my 2006 crossfire came unglued and fell out. have talked with chrysler and this is a major concern on the 2005 crossfires and chrysler has extended the convertible top warranty to 10 year/100,000 miles. the 2006 models are not covered but still suffer the same problem. the convertible tops for all years of crossfires are the same. my concern is that the top blew out traveling at 40 mph and struck a street sign, what if it struck a car or pedestrian and injured, maimed or killed another person. there is a major design a flaw with the rear window to canvas top glue and chrysler should be held accountable and offer to fix or replace all convertible tops on the crossfires.

Reported in: STOCKDALE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN55L66X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

at 70 mph driving on the highway, the rear window separated from the convertible top. scared me to death and not knowing what happened i pushed the brake pedal to stop and almost got rear ended by the car behind me. after a short online research i found the service bulletin tsb 23-035-11 that extends the warranty on the convertible tops to 10 years/100,000 miles to some states mostly southern. however, after contacting chrysler and talking to [xxx] id [xxx] i was told that there was nothing that chrysler would do about it because the bulletin refers to 2005 models. i told her to escalate the complaint and later i've got a call from a [xxx] pretending she was a supervisor and told me that she never heard of any rear windows separating from the cloth convertible top. i explained to her that this is a factory defect and there are hundreds if not thousands of people with the same issue, complaining all over the internet about it, but she refused to do anything about it. after suggesting to her to look up the bulletin no tsb 23-035-11 she said there is no such thing. this is a serious issue and chrysler has to do something about it before someone dies as a result of these windows separating from the convertible top. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L26X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2006 crossfire roadster. the contact stated that while parked, the bottom of the rear window became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Reported in: KAILUA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L36X

STRUCTURE

while my crossfire was parked, the rear windshield became detached from the convertible top of the vehicle.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L76X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

while my crossfire was parked, the rear windshield became detached from the convertible top of the vehicle.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L76X

STRUCTURE:BODY

at 28,000 miles i noticed the back window is coming loose. three sides completely separated. went to an upholsterer who advised the entire top needs replacing. manufacturer defect causes the fabric to shrink in warm temperatures pushing out back window. it has been re-glued. they did a fine job and advised it would not hold and they were right, it is now flopping around with only one side holding it in place. this is dangerous. the 2005 was recalled for this same problem. same problem, same car, same manufacturing defect. it is more than time.

Reported in: HOLLY HILL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN55L56X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire roadster. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear windshield detached from the canvas top. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.

Reported in: KONAWA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L86X

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

back window in my 2005 crossfire came out.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the rear glass window on my convertible top became detached from the surrounding material. apparently the glue holding the window on failed. i pulled over and secured it before it flew off and potentially hit another car or pedestrian. this is a previously know problem with this model for the 2004 and 2005 model years. chrysler has issued a recall for cars with this problem in certain southern states of which i live in one texas. i contacted chrysler today and they indicated my area was covered but not my model year. i have seen numerous complaints online about this occurring in other 2006 models. this could potentially be an extreme hazard to other autos and pedestrians.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L56X

STRUCTURE:BODY

the rear glass window on my convertible top became detached from the surrounding material. apparently the glue holding the window on failed. i pulled over and secured it before it flew off and potentially hit another car or pedestrian. this is a previously know problem with this model for the 2004 and 2005 model years. chrysler has issued a recall for cars with this problem in certain southern states of which i live in one texas. i contacted chrysler today and they indicated my area was covered but not my model year. i have seen numerous complaints online about this occurring in other 2006 models. this could potentially be an extreme hazard to other autos and pedestrians.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L56X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the rear glass window on my convertible top became detached from the surrounding material. apparently the glue holding the window on failed. i pulled over and secured it before it flew off and potentially hit another car or pedestrian. this is a previously know problem with this model for the 2004 and 2005 model years. chrysler has issued a recall for cars with this problem in certain southern states of which i live in one texas. i contacted chrysler today and they indicated my area was covered but not my model year. i have seen numerous complaints online about this occurring in other 2006 models. this could potentially be an extreme hazard to other autos and pedestrians.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L56X

VISIBILITY/WIPER

rear window is coming apart from the top. glue joint is failing, window falling out for no reason that i can see. chrysler does not want to own the problem, in all of the years, 2004 thru 2008 for the crossfire conv. this is a problem with the crossfire conv.

Reported in: DOVER DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN55L46X

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the glass rear window to the convertible became disengaged on three sides and started flapping inside the car. took it to the dealer who told me this happens all the time and it cannot be fixed. a new top with a factory installed glass must be purchased and installed. chrysler and the dealer refuse to except any responsibility, and want $2800 for repair. it appears that this problem has happened routinely with this vehicle and no recall has been ordered. if i drive the car the window will eventually disengage completely and possibly become a missile on the highway. it appears the glue that holds the glass to the canvas top is defective and will not hold. i would welcome contact from chrysler with some assistance in the repair/replacement cost.

Reported in: NEW BRAUNFELS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1CAN65L56XO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the glass rear window to the convertible became disengaged on three sides and started flapping inside the car. took it to the dealer who told me this happens all the time and it cannot be fixed. a new top with a factory installed glass must be purchased and installed. chrysler and the dealer refuse to except any responsibility, and want $2800 for repair. it appears that this problem has happened routinely with this vehicle and no recall has been ordered. if i drive the car the window will eventually disengage completely and possibly become a missile on the highway. it appears the glue that holds the glass to the canvas top is defective and will not hold. i would welcome contact from chrysler with some assistance in the repair/replacement cost.

Reported in: NEW BRAUNFELS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN65L56X