chrysler crossfire Problems

chrysler crossfire 2004 Complaints

VISIBILITY

2004 chrysler crossfire has a radio screen that cannot be adjusted for brightness in any light. it is no visibly in daylight and a true road hazard while driving at high speeds. no response to many owners from chrysler-see page chrysler crossfire forum for much more info. these radios need to be fixed or changed asap. *nlm

Reported in: AUGUSTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

i have a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the radio display is very dim and cannot be read n normal daylight conditions. this a possible safety hazard for those who will concentrate on the radio instead of the road. althought i don't believe i woould do this i find myseld looking at the radio trying to see the station when i should be keeping my eyes on the road. the situation is made very sangerous by the dim display. *ak

Reported in: PANAMA CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L44X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: PANAMA CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L44X

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

chrysler cross fire 2004. the manual transmission violently slips out of first gear into neutral after the car is moving the vechile and the clutch is disengaged. albeit infrequently. this causes a very dangerous situation, crossing traffic that isn't controlled via a sign or light. or, at any stop with someone behind you. in the 1,500 miles i've driven the car since i purchased it, i have narrowly avoided being rear-ended three times due to this problem. the dealership's service personnel have observed and verified the tendancy of it to slip from gear, (however chrysler stars reponded that the problem wasn't frequent enough to repair). leaving each start into traffic is the chance of a collision.*ak

Reported in: FORTVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L14X

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2004 chrysler crossfire my son was driving this car, lost control and hit a pole. he suffered a concussion and facial lacerations because his head hit the steering wheel before the airbags deployed.*ak

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

WHEELS:RIM

i have a 2004 crossfire. i took the vehicle in for an oil change and rear tire exchange (sold with michelin sports and had to purchase continental all season for midwest winter driving) that i had three bent rims on the vehicle. the bent rims were two on front and one rear. the damage according to the dealer tech was probably due to "potholes". my issue is 1) what constitutes normal driving? potholes are a normal factor in life with the us road system. 2) the technician stated that the bent wheel was an issue with the low profile tires used on crossfire and sebring products. i have not found any reports on this, so am using this mechanism to file formal product report on wheel reliability and safety. i travel 45 miles one way on interstate driving. what can happen with bent wheels at 70 mph? the wheels cost $ 400+ for the front and $ 500 plus for the rear. does the consumer have to continually pay for poor design? *jb

Reported in: PAOLA KS || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: PAOLA KS || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

the two front tire sidewall was defective. there was a bubble in the tires. vehicle's performance was defective. the tires had to be replaced twice. manufacturer stated no complaints, no recalls.*ak

Reported in: COLONIA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my car's spoiler malfunctioned the first day; it would jam in the up position. my windshield sprayer wouldn't work either. the clock advances on its own by approximately 2 min each day. all of these problems existed from day one, as i drove off of the dealers lot. first two problems were fixed with a lot of agony. my clock hasn't been fixed. i've taken it to the dealer twice and they were unable to reproduce the "code" each time. i'm ready to return the car. *nm

Reported in: GLENDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

after being involved in a front end collision the passenger side air bag deployed striking the window. the driver side air bag did not deploy. *jb there was no passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident. *tc

Reported in: WEST HEMPSTEAD NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

car pops out of fist gear about every 100-200 miles. i have taken it to the chrysler dealership four times. each time they perform what "star" recommends. this never helps the problem. the car still pops out of gear. now i'm told because there unable to duplicate the problem, nothing else will be done. i explained to the dealer it does it between 100-200 miles. the tech's only drive the car 3-6 miles. *ak

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

problems with tires on 2004 chrylser crossfire being excessively worn.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle's rear tire had excessive wear on the outer 1/3 of the tread. the vehicle only had 3000 miles on it. *nm

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

daimler chrysler have issued a recall to all merc brand cars for a voltage regulator check and replacment. the crossfire has the exact same system as the slk but has not been included in the recall, there are dozens of cases where the lights dim at stop lights and at idle where it is clearly down to the voltage not being regualted. dc have brushed aside my complaints.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

the 6 speed transmission pops out of first gear on an intermitent basis when starting off. this problem has been ongoing since we purchased the car new.

Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L64X

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

its two things. i think because of one failure, it has caused another. the electronic system and over voltage, the failure of the voltage regulator in the alternator, i believe has caused the problems with the drivetrain (automatic transmission, and the hydrolic braking system) i have noticed significant pressure loss when applying brakes. in addition to that, when coming to a stop the car jerks back and forth in while in 1st or 2nd gear , as if the clutch wasn't engaging. however i could get that to jerking to stop if i applied the brakes really hard. 3-d wouldn't jerk, however it would slam down into the lower gears when coming to the stop. the electrical problem started happening back in october. the trans, and hydrolic issues just started happening may 23, 2005.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L34X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L34X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L34X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the vehicle was being driven on the interstate with the cruise control set. upon approaching an exit, the brakes were applied and the car lurched forward. the brakes were applied again and the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. after several successive attempts to brake the vehicle, the cruise control was finally overridden. the dealership where the vehicle was obtained replaced the switch that governs the cruise control and braking system. this switch failed, which caused the vehicle to accelerate when the brakes were applied. according to the dealership's service department, this occurred because the vehicle identified the braking as climbing a grade and it was accelerating in order to maintain the speed at which the cruise was set.

Reported in: SILVER LAKE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L84X

TIRES

2004 chrysler cross fire did not come equipped with a spare tire.*mr the vehicle had foam and an air pump in the trunck in case of a flat. the tire are low profile and cant seem to take the impact of pot holes with blowing out the sidewall. *nm

Reported in: POMPTON LAKES NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

auto/transmission/electrical system. i'm just so glad that this is a drive by wire car, especially when the cars electrical system can't regulate its voltage properly. you would think that daimler would have the electrical system built as tough as nails. seeing that the cars life support is all dependent upon pulse power. so my complaint is do to the cars failure to regulate its power, it cooked my transmissions drive plate located internally on top of the valve body. then surged back to the transmission control module & fried that. and some how, and i can't figure out why this occurred but, the internal gears inside my throttle body got fused together. this is strange to me seeing that the gears are made out of a composite. so with all that has occurred it has left the car lifeless for over 90 days now. i have contacted chrysler corp. offices through there website, pleading with them to exchange the broken pieces. they only responded with "contact you dealer" so i have sent multiple "parts and service requests" to the two dealerships that i can go to. one is a " " five star dealership, and the other is not. i never once got a response from either one. daimler said take it to the dealership, so i replied "the car does not drive", so again i requested a parts exchange, and again the same stock response "contact your dealer"...bla bla. i am more than qualified to install all parts that are needed to be replaced. i guess the rumors are all try, about chrysler turning their backs on customers once the car has been sold. all i know is i am not paying for this, or heads will roll. *jb

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i was in a car accident on july 24, 2005 where i rear-ended a buick rendezvous in my chrysler crossfire. i did extensive damage to the front end of my crossfire and there was no airbag deployment on the crossfire. i sustained minor seat belt injuries on my shoulder and across my stomach. i did call chrysler to let them know that the airbags did not deploy on the car and they stated they would have the car and accident investigated. i learned later that the reason the airbags did not deploy on the crossfire was that the release for the front airbags is in the frame of the vehicle and the only way to deploy them is to bend the frame of the vehicle. this is a major failure in that the crossfire has such a low profile that there are very few cars that you could be in an accident with and then have the airbags to deploy. *jb

Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

SUSPENSION:REAR

i get my x-fire maintained at maplewood dodge -chrysler dealership service center in maplewood nj. i first took in for new brakes in nov. 2005 and also asked them to check the rear right wheel because it was making a metal rattle noise when i go over bumps. they told me that they had to order a right front strut. they called me and said that they had to replace the front strut and released it to me. jan 3, 2006, i returned to the service center with the same noise problem. they kept my car for 7 days. i was told that they had to order a rear strut for my car. i asked why did they replace the front strut. i was told that they did not replace it, they just ordered it. (first lie) three 3 days in on jan 6, 2006 i asked about my car and service rep chuck said "what's up bro. i asked about the status of my vehicle. he said "if it was ready i'd called you". yes i'm a black man, but i am not his bro. i am a customer. i made a complaint to the service manager al. nothing was done. i came back on tue. jan. 10, 2005. while waiting to talk to al the manager, he was talking to the mechanic who assigned to work on my car and chuck. unknowing of my presence, al say to them that he needed them to look into what is going on with the white crossfire, the customer has been in a rental for close too 5 days. the mechanic say "so, that is not my problem". that is a problem! i ask chuck, exactly what is wrong with my car. he look at me and said "i don't know" i ask, did any one look at my car, because everytime i call here you tell me that they are working on it. he then called the mechanic and i ask him what part is being ordered for my car if any. i looked at chuck then me and said "i don't know". no one there could tell me why they had my car for 5 days or what part is being ordered or if any needed to be ordered. then the person assigned to work on my car said "i'm not even qualified to work on that car. now it is wed. jan. 11, 2006 and i still don't have my car. *jb

Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L14X

SUSPENSION

dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 55 to 60 mph it started vibrating. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership four times within a six week period. the dealership inspected the vehicle the first time and could not duplicate the problem. after driving the vehicle for a short amount of time it was taken back a second time having the same problems. the dealership balanced the wheels and stated the vibration should go away. this did not fix the problem; the vehicle still vibrated at various speeds. it was taken back to the dealership once again, but the problem could not be duplicated. after driving a week or so the vehicle was taken back this time all four tires were replaced. this still has not fixed the problem. the dealership states there is nothing mechanically wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer has been alerted.

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

dt*: the contact stated there was a chrome piece as the handle in the passenger inside door panel that was peeling. a passenger sliced the index and middle finger on the right hand when closing the right passenger door. the passenger was taken to the hospital.

Reported in: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L14X

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. while traveling 20 mph, the vehicle's gears are slipping into first and second gear, causing the vehicle to shut off. the contact must restart the vehicle in order for the gears to function properly. the chrysler dealer referenced service bulletin # 2100505. the current mileage is 10,000 and failure mileage was 9,000.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L94X

STEERING:COLUMN

i own a 2004 chrysler crossfire. as i was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 i made a right hand turn onto a cross street and suddenly my steering locked. i was able to stop just inches from a parked car. the steering wheel would only move slightly to the left. i exerted some force to the wheel in the left hand direction and suddenly it broke loose and became free again, at the same time the airbag warning light on the dashboard came on. i carefully drove the car to a dealer where i was informed that the clockspring had broken and jammed the steering column. the dealer says they have never seen a clockspring break on this type of car. the car is to be repaired 08/01/07, at a cost to me of $350.00, and i have requested that they give me the old parts. this car is one of very few produced and it only has about 22,000 miles on it. it scares me to think what might have happened had this occurred at highway speeds, and i would like to know if this could happen again, or if it has happened to others.

Reported in: VALPARAISO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

AIR BAGS

Reported in: VALPARAISO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

i purchased a used 2004 crossfire 8/15/2007 (yesterday) at 47k, great condition. right off the back, it was difficult to turn the key in the ignition. the wheel was hard to turn and really hard to get the car started. i drove home, because the dealer guy started the car for me, right then i should have questioned the situation. later that night i took the car out and was stuck in a parking lot for 2 hours. had to get a cab home, get my fiance to come help me turn the key. he couldn't do it either. we finally seeked help from 2 guys and one was able to finally turn the key. got home, and was not able to turn it again. i fear that the steering wheel will always do this and what if it locks while driving, like the other complaint i read. the dealer said they will pick up the car today and take a look at it. *jb

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. while attempting to turn left at 15 mph, the steering wheel turned, but the wheels continued forward. the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel for approximately fifteen seconds and then stopped the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 44,120. the consumer stated when the vehicle was first towed to dealer was also unable to start the vehicle with the keys. the consumer stated the vehicle was released on the september 21, 2007 and driven no less than 25 miles and the malfunction happened yet again. updated 10/10/07

Reported in: DUBLIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Reported in: DUBLIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

the metal wrapping of the interior driver's side door grip has separated on the inside and is pealing, exposing the sharp edge of the metal. as a result, i cut three (3) of my fingers, which required nine (9) stitches, three (3) in each finger. the passenger side is also beginning to separate and peal. *jb

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L64X

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. while driving between 5-60 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle would not accelerate without warning. the contact pulled over and was restarted. the failure stopped after the vehicle was restarted. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 34,150. updated 03-04-08 *bf the consumer was told the problem was the accelerator pedal sensor. once it was replaced, the problem stopped.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L44X

STRUCTURE:BODY

the wrapping of the interior driver's side door grip appears to have begun to separate on the inside and is pealing. a sharp edge of the metal is being exposed and as a result, i have cut my left hand fingers on several occasions when closing the door. the passenger side is also beginning to exhibit similar problems for the door grip.

Reported in: BUCHANAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

design of vehicle did not allow for camber adjustment to front tires unless a weld is cut and a new piece is installed. therefore, over time the camber of the tires can became such that the front tires wear on the inside edge that cannot be seen by the owner of the vehicle during a normal walk around inspection. this places the owner of the vehicle in a position that a tire which appears to be in good condition when inspected, may blow out without notice when at highway speeds. it would seem that a manufacturer's design that requires a weld to be cut and a new part installed at a later date to allow for a simple tire alignment adjustment and may lead to a potential tire failure until discovered by the owner, is not a vehicle design which incorporates a high degree of safety engineering.

Reported in: BUCHANAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L34X

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: BUCHANAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L34X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ignition on my 2004 chrysler crossfire has stopped working and the key will not turn. this does not allow me to start my car. brought my car to the dealership and they lubed the ignition and worked fine for the last three months. now my car is having the same problem and the dealership says that my warranty has expired and they want to charge me $800!!! the car is an 2004 i bought the car in 2006 with 2,080 miles and the car only has 24,000 on it now and i haven't had any other problems except for parts on the car!! this is sooo frustrating because i am constantly having to take off time from work again costing me more money to have this fixed. not to mention how the car companies want the tax payers money to bail them out with the financial crisis. then they should starting building better cars except for from their perspective it is probably fine because that means they will have more cars sales which is more money in their pockets. when are we going to start taking care of the tax payers??

Reported in: LOMITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the chrysler crossfire is a nice "looking" vehicle but i've had an issues that my engine would shutdown without warning. the car would restart upwards to about 2 hours later but would shutdown again several miles later. took it to the dealership three times and they have not been able to sort it out. i am now unable to use the car.

Reported in: KENT 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. in july of 2007, the motor in the vehicle began to fail intermittently. in march of 2009, the vehicle would shut down without warning. after the vehicle was parked, it would not restart. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer believed that the failure was electrical and suggested replacing some parts in the electrical area. the contact would have to pay $300 for the part replacement. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 44,000.

Reported in: EAST POINTE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L34X

STRUCTURE

the problem is same as below. hyundai is recalling 91,202 my 2002-2003 hyundai sonata vehicles. repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate. if the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating, that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used. the worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge. 2004 chrysler crossfire.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler cross fire. the contact stated that intermittently while driving the vehicle will stall. as a consequence his risk of vehicle crash was increased. also when attempting to start the vehicle it exhibits a no start condition. the vehicle was in the process of being inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 24,000.

Reported in: SHIRLEY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

late model cars of all makes have these clear plastic head lamps that turn discolored and yellow and do not illuminate properly after a few years and are very expensive to replace. the auto manufacturers should be able to make a headlight that lasts for a very long time, not 4, 5 or 6 years. how come tail lamps and directional light do not have this problem?

Reported in: HIGHLANDS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

TIRES

i am finding it hard to shed light on safety issues involving poorly manufactured tires. i have been corresponding with continental tire north america regarding their general branded tires that i purchased on march 19, 2009. i have had problems with these tires since then and have tried in vain to have the tire installers replace them. i then escalated it in february with continental and they have been lackadaisical with their approach to this issue. the tires are of poor built quality, unreliable, extremely noisy and the ride quality is terrible. i emailed them several times pointing to the fact the these tires sound and feel unsafe, it sways my vehicle all over the highway and after inspection by a reputable tire dealer at continental's request it showed that the tires are poor tires and my vehicle has no mechanical fault that would contribute to the poor ride quality. continental's only response is to provide only 50 % of the front tires alone and nothing for the rears. in other words they don't care if i already spent 700 bucks on their crappy tires they want me to pay more to replace them. i am just an average consumer trying to hold big companies accountable and they refuse to acknowledge a legitimate complaint. i have provided for continental the countless negative reviews of their tires that point to the same issue of instability on the roadway, poor build quality and loud road noise. i have had to ride my motorcycle on most occasions because i am afraid to drive my car with those tires.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L94X

STEERING

when putting key into ignition, you can not disengage steering column to start car, steering wheel stays locked and you can not turn key.

Reported in: ISLIP NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

tl*the contact owns 2004 chrysler crossfire. while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph into his driveway, there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the clutch spring bracket disengaged from the vehicle and fell on the ground. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician confirmed that the cause of failure was contributed to the clutch spring bracket. the vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 23,000. updated 01/06/11 *bf updated 03/02/11

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L94X

STEERING

when putting key into ignition, you can not disengage steering column to start car, steering wheel stays locked and you can not turn key. this just started this year on 2004 crossfire.

Reported in: SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler cross fire. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. after several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the vehicle later stalled without warning as the contact decelerated to a stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L44X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated the ignition key failed to turn while in the ignition. after numerous attempts, over a period of two hours the key was turned. the failure occurred four times. previously when turning the key in the ignition it became extremely difficult and required force. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that her vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition was defective. the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. he failure and current mileage was 41,000.

Reported in: CLAYPOOL AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact sated that the ignition failed and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who located the failure at the ignition housing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mielage was 112,000.

Reported in: TRACI CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ignition problem turning the key to start my 2004 crossfire. there are times it is taking 10 to 15 minutes to start my car. i have to keep jiggling the steering wheel and repeatedly turning the key to get it to finally turn to start my vehicle. i am seeing other complaints about the same problem and believe this is a defect that chrysler should be addressing. i also now am wondering reading the other complaints if there may be a problem with the steering lock system that will cause a problem while driving. since i am experiencing the trouble now with starting my vehicle i don't want to have problem with this locking while driving. i will be contacting the dealership in my area to see what needs to be done to fix this issue. i believe something needs to be addressed with this because being a women i don't won't to be stranded because of this issue that i feel is a defect in the design. i don't believe at 46,000 miles i should be having this issue.

Reported in: BLUE SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: BLUE SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that she was unable to turn the ignition on. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, where they stated that the ignition switch was defective and as a result, the ignition tumbler needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and current mileage was 79,516. updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 09/01/11*jb

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L94X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the ignition switch and steering wheel lock prevented her from starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose the failure, but stated that the ignition switch might be defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: LOOP TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle leaks water into driver side compartment every time it rains. as it does so the blower motor fills with water and can lead to a fire starting in the cars cabin. chrysler was contacted but no repair was offered though this problem is a manufacturing defect.

Reported in: FL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

STRUCTURE

Reported in: FL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

the anti braking system on the 2004 chrysler crossfire is not working correctly, the warning light comes on when you slow the vehicle or when you are braking. the warning light is the anti-brake system failure light. also with that light, is the brake assist light indicator. although the car is running fine and there seems to be no issue with the system the lights come on.

Reported in: SAINT CHARLES MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: SAINT CHARLES MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ever since i have had my chrysler crossfire the ignition cylinder has given my problems, key will not turn in cylinder, not even to position one! and this happens of a daily basis. after a few tries to jerk the steering wheel it will turn on but not the last time and took it to the dealership and they said $1250 to repair the cylinder and that may not fix the problem. have talked to many crossfire owners and they all have had to same issue, why is this not a recall?

Reported in: MANASSAS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ignition key will not turn in ignition cylinder. car can not be started. steering wheel will not unlock. the repair must be done at a chrysler dealer. my repair took 7 weeks and i had to pay the entire bill of $1,600.00.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ignition completely locked when key put in cannot turn at all. dealer said the only solution is to completely replace the ignition with housing unit totaling right around $1500. also having problems with alarm going off randomly and cannot diagnose that until ignition is fixed and car can be turned on. very expensive just to find out what is wrong with the car. seen this problem reported all over the place and seems to be inevitable with this car but still no recall.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

the engine cuts out without any pre-indications. afterward the starter will not respond although the lights work ok. the transmission locks when put in park. hours later the response stays the same. the first time it started working a day later, the second time it hasn't started yet. the dealer seems to have no idea on what to do. it left me stranded late at night. this seems to be a chronic crossfire problem.

Reported in: WEST RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: WEST RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the ignition switch would lock sporadically, which prevented the contact from starting the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 35,824.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

vehicle shut down while driving and would not restart.

Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

vehicle shut down while driving and would not restart.

Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle shut down while driving and would not restart.

Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

TIRES

i purchased kumho spt tread patterned tires for my 2004 crossfire as replacement tires. the tires failed with less than 22,000 miles. the radial tread began to show and the car began to hydroplane anytime rain occurred. i complained to the company and there was no concern on their part however i am concerned for the public at large who buy these tires. the are kumho tires 225/40r18 and 255/35r19 i have a picture of the tires.

Reported in: WOODVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i'm the owner of a 2004 chrysler crossfire. my car will not crank-up anymore because my key will not completely turn. i called for a locksmith and he informed me that my key cylinder needs replacing and only a chrysler mechanic (approx. $1200) should repair it. i've found that this is a common trend with all of the chrysler crossfires, 2004-2008. i believe this to be a manufacture defect and warrants an investigation and recalled.

Reported in: STONE MOUNTAIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

SUSPENSION

the passenger side rear stabilizer body mount bracket was found to be 90% separated from the body. the mount bracket has 4 weld points on the body frame. the welds are electrical welds. one break was along the weld at the junction point of the bracket to the body. the other 2 separations were along the midpoint of the bracket support legs. the rearward support legs are approximately 1 inch wide. both were broken. the forward legs are approximately 1 half inch wide and one was broken on the outboard passenger side. the driver side bracket shows no sign of problems. the thickness of the steel in the bracket is approximately 3/32 inches. this vehicle was involved in a low speed front end collision approximately 3 years prior to this problem forming. images are available.

Reported in: JAMISON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: JAMISON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the ignition failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the ignition housing, ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch would all need to be replaced. in addition, a new key would also be required. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to three dealers where a diagnostic was performed but neither was able to diagnose a failure. the contact stated that the computer was reprogrammed and the crank shaft sensor was replaced however, the failure was not corrected the vehicle continued to stall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 137,488. .... updated 02-20-13 *bf updated 02/21/2013 *js

Reported in: LINCOLN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L44X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

drain pipes do not drain water, causing the rain, car wash, or any excess water to drain into the car. about 2 gallons ended up on the passenger floor board. very common problem.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L64X

STRUCTURE:BODY

drain pipes do not drain water, causing the rain, car wash, or any excess water to drain into the car. about 2 gallons ended up on the passenger floor board. very common problem.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L64X

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler cross fire. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L94X

STEERING

steering wheel it lock and when i want to start the car , the key in the ignition will not move . is the second time it happened . the first time was two years a go ( year 2010 ) when i had 30000 miles on the car , and i had to buy a new assembly ( the lock-cylinder housing , ignition lock cylinder , switch and the key . ) now the dealer told me i need a new ignition lock cylinder and maybe a new key again ) .

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

it begin not starting,so i have had fuel pump replaced,oil changes,battery check,fuel filter change,crank sensor replaced, to find out when the sensor was replaced,i have a wire harness defect,i have called all over trying to get this problem taken care of,but to no avail. this car,2004 crossfire has all mercedes benz parts and i really believe this is very hazardous condition. my husband and i were driving and the car just cut off in the mist of the drive,its very dangerous, not only to me driving,but to people on the highway as well. i wish the chyrsler or mercedes dealers would come to an agreement to recall and fix the problems of this vehicle. this is not good business at all.

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L24X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that after inserting the key into the ignition, the steering column seized and the key could not be turned. the failure recurred six times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was found. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 26,000.

Reported in: NORTH BERGEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle but the ignition failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition switch and cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,000.

Reported in: LAVERNE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L44X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

steering wheel locks, ignition will not work (car won't start accessories won't work) will need tow truck to move vehicle. cost for repairs 1400.00 which included new key, new ignition cylinder. virtually dead in the water wherever you parked it.

Reported in: ANADARKO OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L14X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving car at 30 mph just died steering locked up and no response. after sitting for about an hour and restarted. happened again about 2 days later. hooked up to diagnosis machine and it said it was the cam shaft possession sensor that was replaced. car ran fine for about a week and the issue began again. hooked it up and it said it was same part. took part back got new one no response. took car to dealer but machine read no problem. changed crank shaft sensor after googling similar issues but issue still exists. we have spent several dollars on parts that do not resolve the issue. i am just thankful for the first time it happened to have not been on the highway and just on a side street close to home. we have not been able to drive the car because u never know when it may stall out and if or when it will restart. after goggling many others are having same issue and i don't know how this could possibly be safe more how no one can resolve or fix the issue. so basically paid $10,000 for a nice yard ornamnet at this time. very frustrated and wishing chrysler would step up. owning 3 dodge/chrysler vehicles at this time is to the point where i would never own another if this issue is not resolved soon!

Reported in: BRAYMER MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

STEERING

Reported in: BRAYMER MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ENGINE

Reported in: BRAYMER MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the skreem (sentry key remote entry module?) failed while my daughter was pumping gas. evidently, the car cannot be started if this module is not functioning properly, thus leaving my 17 year old stranded. after much research, mostly via crossfireforum.org, it appears as though this part has an extremely high failure rate. my understanding is that the engine and components are essentially the same as the mercedes slk and that mercedes recalled the compatible module, but chrysler didn't. moreover, this particular part can only be ordered and programmed by a chrysler dealership, which means no options and big bucks! please look into and monitor past and future complaints concerning this poorly designed/manufactured essential component in the chrysler crossfire. thank you for your time and effort on our behalf.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L94X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. the technician diagnosed that the ignition control module, the crank shaft sensor, and crank shaft wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ENGINE

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ENGINE

tl- the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. after restarting the engine the vehicle operated as normal. the contact indicated that the defect had occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 26,000. jft

Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69LX4X

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact indicated that the defect recurred on multiple occasions. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 90,000. the current mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: COLLAGE PARK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L54X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

this is a common problem on 1000's of crossfire's and mercedes (all models from 1998 forward). this issue is the bas system and brakes. intermittingly, and usually during warmer weather when applying the brakes the bas light comes on, as does the light indicator. the issue is that the brake lights do not come on. there is a fault where if the bas is not working, the brake lights do not come on. they are tied together in the electronics. the bas is not required to stop the vehicle, however no brake lights because of the fault is extremely unsafe. the vehicle cannot be driven. research online has found 1000's of complaints, no resolution and typically hundreds or thousands in repair costs that do not fix the issue. the brake lights should run independently of the bas system. a common fix is connecting an inline fuse from the brake switch to the brake light, if one is mechanically inclined to do so. contacting mb states they know the issue but cannot determine the cause they also stated too costly to change the system for a % of owners. other car manufacturers have brake lights wired separately from bas systems.

Reported in: BOONTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BOONTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: BOONTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L04X

ENGINE

after driving 30 miles without problems engine stalls. attempts to start it failed but when key is in on position not start position starter engages. attempted several times and each time key turned on starter engaged even without clutch depressed which is normally required, even in gear with clutch released starter engaged. have yet to get engine started tho condition continues. towed car home to my shop where im investigating this issue

Reported in: LONGVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

STEERING

Reported in: LONGVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: LONGVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

POWER TRAIN

as i've read on here, this car has a tendency to drop out of 1st gear on take off. this happens frequently enough that i've studied whether my hand on the shift or not makes a difference. it doesn't. just why chrysler thinks this isn't a defect is beyond comprehension. its a 6 speed and i quit using 1st gear, too unpredictable, or rather too predictable as i know its going to drop out

Reported in: LONGVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L74X

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. the contact stated that after the terminal battery was replaced, the bas and esp warning indicators remained illuminated. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. updated 9/4/14*cn

Reported in: CAREY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L64X

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Reported in: CAREY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1C3AN69L64X

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