Model year record
2006 Chrysler Crossfire recalls & problems
The 2006 Chrysler Crossfire has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 41 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (23 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2006 Chrysler Crossfire 2-DR. w/SAB
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Crossfire Coupe
| City / highway | 19 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
Crossfire Coupe
| City / highway | 15 / 22 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
Crossfire Coupe
| City / highway | 15 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureBody; Body › Roof and pillars | 23 | 43,000 mi |
| VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Windshield wiper/washer | 13 | 34,300 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 34,980 mi |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 39,300 mi |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 3 | 57,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure › Body
THE REAR GLASS WINDOW FALLS OUT OF THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS IS CHRONIC WITH MOST CROSSFIRE ROADSTERS. EASILY INVESTIGATED AND VERIFIED. IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE MOVING OR STANDING STILL.
- Unknown or other
I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE BACK WINDOW BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CANVAS. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST COMPLETELY FELL OUT.
- Engine
I WAS DRIVING THE CROSSFIRE ONE EVENING AND IT SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OFF AS WELL. THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP BLOCKING ALL THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND NOTHING HAPPENED, I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR JUMP STARTED, WHICH TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. I HAD NO PROBLEMS OR INDICATIONS THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG TILL THIS HAPPENED. MECHANICS HAVE PUT IN A NEW BATTERY, A CRANK POSITION SENSOR, AND A CAM POSITION SENSOR ON THE CAR. IT STARTED ONCE AFTER THAT, RAN FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN STOPPED. AFTER THAT IT WON'T START, EVEN WHEN BEING JUMPED. TRYING TO GET A ECM FROM THE…
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR GLASS WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF TOP AND FELL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SZOTT M-59 DODGE LLC (2565 E. HIGHLAND RD. HIGHLAND CHARTER TWP, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF TOP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. *LN
- Visibility/wiper
CAR IS STATIONARY AND THE REAR WINDOW IS SEPARATING FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
- Structure › Body
THE BACK WINDOW OF THE CROSSFIRE HAS SEPARATED FROM THE TOP. WE SAW THIS WHILE WE WERE WALKING AROUND IT IN GARAGE. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2008 AND IS KEPT IN A GARAGE. I ONLY HAVE 53000 MILES ON IT. I KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDOWS FALLING OUT BECAUSE THEY A FIXING THEM IN 2005 MODELS BUT NOT THE 2006 MODELS. IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT TOP IS VERY EXPENSIVE. WE HAVE HAD THE WINDOW RESEALED TWICE AND IT WILL NOT HOLD.
- Visibility/wiper
THE VEHICLE'S REAR WINDOW IS SEPARATING FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL FLY OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND KILL SOMEONE BEHIND ME. I NOTICED THE ISSUE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. CHRYSLER IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE WITH THE 2005 MODELS AND IS NOT COVERING ANY REPAIR OF ANY OTHER YEARS, YET HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH CARS FROM EACH YEAR HAVE COMPLAINTS ON MANY INTERNET FORUMS.
- Visibility/wiper
BACK WINDOW FELL OFF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. I SEE THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE WITH 2005 (WHICH WAS REPAIRED/RECALL BY THE MFG). DEALER SAID IT WAS UP TO ME TO REPAIR, HAD TO SHIP THE TOP TO CALIFORNIA FOR A COMPLETE NEW TOP (~ $3K). I LIVE IN FLORIDA. DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW A BACK WINDOW FALLING OFF A MOVING CAR IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. ONLY ~ 22K MILES.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.