2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire Reliability Score: 7.9 out of 10

706 NHTSA complaints
1 recall
2 fire reports
9 crash reports

Data covers 2 NHTSA model names

CROSSFIRECROSSFIRE ROADSTER

Reliability Score

7.9 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar sports cars

A score of 7.0 means as many complaints as similar vehicles. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 53 powertrain complaints. A typical sports car fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 80.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall53 complaints against about 80 for similar vehicles

7.9

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced6 complaints against about 13 for similar vehicles

8.7

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is 7.0, as many complaints as similar vehicles. A line shows a number once similar vehicles would draw at least 5 of its complaints (20 for the last three years).

By model year

20047.2
20058.3
20068.7
20078.7
2008n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.

3.2-V6-Gas

3.2L 6-cyl

576 complaints 115.2 per year Gasoline

2 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

other

212

body

188

electrical

safety systems

engine

Chrysler Crossfire Unidentified Engine

97 complaints 19.4 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

body

other

engine

wheels tires

3.2T-V6-Gas

3.2L 6-cyl Turbo

31 complaints 31.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

other

body

electrical

exterior

transmission

Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

2.7-V6-Gas

2.7L 6-cyl

1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

2.0-I4-Gas

2.0L 4-cyl

1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

interior

safety systems

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Crossfire, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Body/Trim: 226 owner complaints

Electrical System: 115 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 58 owner complaints

Engine: 32 owner complaints

Exterior: 12 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire

On a used 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the body and structure (226), the electrical system (115) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (58). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-08. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 226 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire about the body and structure.
Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire about the electrical system.
Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire about the engine, all engines combined.
Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire about the exterior lighting.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Recalls (1)

16V081000Feb 11, 2016critical

Air Bags

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.

Alternatives in Sports Car

4 engines / 69 complaints

5 engines / 23 complaints

1 engine / 22 complaints

7 engines / 41 complaints

3 engines / 27 complaints

3 engines / 75 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire complaints?

Owners have filed 706 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire. The systems they name most often are the body and trim, the electrical system and the safety systems.

Is the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 706 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire have?

NHTSA has 706 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire?

NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Chrysler Crossfire?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the body and trim, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Crossfire have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 706 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-18.