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2004 Chrysler Crossfire Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (50) and the engine & cooling (19). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2005 has 434.

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DMore problems than a typical Crossfire year, for its age

#102 most complained-about 2004 vehicle

Complaints
109
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Deaths
0

Most common 2004 Chrysler Crossfire problems

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109 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire

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Electrical systemEngine & cooling

While cruising at 55 miles per hour, an unexpected occurrence took place - the engine abruptly ceased to function. I found myself on a two-lane highway in the midst of a construction zone, where the highway was reduced to a single lane, flanked by barriers. In a situation devoid of power assistance, I navigated the immobile vehicle between these barriers to reach a secure location, narrowly evading a potential accident.This issue is perilous and disturbingly common among these vehicles, yet it lacks a definitive...

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diagnosis or solution. Even the computer scans fail to pinpoint the root cause behind this disruptive problem. I had no choice but to have the vehicle towed, and an automotive technician subsequently replaced the crank position sensor, just one of the many potential culprits in this recurring issue. Remarkably, the car operated without issue for two months, only to once again shut down without warning at high speed. Then, quite unexpectedly, approximately ten minutes later, the car miraculously restarted. This issue is perilous and disturbingly common among these vehicles, yet it lacks a definitive diagnosis or solution. It is imperative to stress that this problem is widely recognized and acknowledged, with countless owners repeatedly seeking assistance from dealerships, yet the issue remains unresolved. The gravity of this situation cannot be overstated, as these vehicles are prone to sudden shutdowns while traveling at high speeds. Urgent attention and action are needed to investigate and rectify this life-threatening concern.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11543555
Body, doors & structure1 injury

The thin foil film used on interior of car is flaking on inside of drivers door handle, of which I was unaware. Cut my left ring finger while I was driving at speed on a 2 lane country road. So startled me I went left of center before I could regain control and would have cause a head on crash had someone been coming the other way!!! Very painful deep laceration!

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11539556
Wheels & tires

Dear sir or madam: my daughter was driving to the university of alabama when she had a catastrophic failure on her rear, passenger tire. She was able to pull off the road as soon as the failure happened. The failure was very odd. The rubber completely separated around the rim. A circle approximately 30mm remained on the rim. All of the rubber completely separated making a perfect cut 360 deg. Around the front face of the tire. After perusing the internet, I was unable to find a similar failure mode. Thus, I am concerned about the other tires on the car.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11372878
Electrical system

When trying to start car ignition is stuck cannot turn motor on car was stationery *tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11328075
Electrical systemAirbags

This is my 2nd request. I have defective airbags & they have been this way since the car was new. It only has 40k miles on it. I have tried contacting chrysler numerous times, they have not replied. This is very dangerous. I have gone to numerous dealerships, private repairs and put over $2500 of my own money into this issue, but it still isn't working etc. Everyone says this call should be recalled. I need help!

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11318849
Electrical system

I was driving down the interstate and engine suddenly cut off and I had to push it to the side of the road, I could have been rear-ended easily. There was no power and engine would not turn over, only electronics would light up and engine fan would run at a high rate of speed.I do not understand why chrysler/mercedes would not have a recall on this yet. Apparently it is the rcm module that has bad solder points so I have heard. Very dangerous that this is happening to a vehicle with under 100k miles. It has...

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happened before and left me stranded a couple times, and this time it would not start at all so I had to get a tow truck to tow it 27 miles home. If this happened to a new driver or elderly person this could have been very dangerous. I can't even imagine what would have happened if this happened while I was on a road trip or driving through atlanta or something.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11315654
AirbagsCrash1 injury

I had a accident on 09/07/2017, and the air bags deployed. Due to the deployment of the air bags small silver iron particles flew across my face and arms that came out of the airbags , and I have to severe burns from the air bags,

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11270449
Airbags

Airbags have been identified as defective by numerous mechanics.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11234300
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chapman chrysler (3175 e sarah avenue, las vegas, nv), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,802. The vin was unknown.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11154569
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the ignition key malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11154474
Other & unknown

Failure in key and ignition. The key will not turn so the car can not even be towed. This is such a common failure yet no recall. Now the car is stuck in a parking lot.60 Miles from my home.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11141026
Transmission & drivetrain

1St gear will pop out of gear during acceleration. Increases risk factor of accident if vehicle pops out of gear while making a turn with oncoming traffic. Service bulletin issued but no recal ever issued

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11120811
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the ignition locked, which prevented the vehicle from being driven for an extended period of time. Kernersville chrysler dodge jeep ram (950 nc-66, kernersville, nc 27284, (888) 656-5791) diagnosed that the electrical wires caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired momentarily, but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted again and stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. A second dealer (ilderton dodge chrysler jeep ram,...

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701 s main st, high point, nc 27260, (336) 804-8536) also diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not issued a recall for the failure and suggested taking the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11093222
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to start and an unusual warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11048684
Electrical system

The ignition the car will not start and should have been recalle

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11048658
Other & unknown

My ignition is sticking in my 2004 chrysler crossfire seems to be a common problem? Why should I pay to have it fixed when it's a manufacturing issue ?

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11047002
Electrical system

Car shut down in traffic would not start turn ignition dead. Had to have car towed after 45min to and hour started. Broke down in city street traffic. Very scared on going traffic (stop)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11016120
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to unknown dealer where the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. The vin was not provided.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11006504
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and also failed to start on several occasions. The failures recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10944379
Engine & cooling

I was driving home on the highway from work and my car suddenly shuts down tried to crank it, but nothing happens all the lights and radio comes on, but the engine doesn't start. Hasn't been cranking for over a little over two weeks now. This is very dangerous could have caused a wreck to harm me or other parties. This needs to be looked in further. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10919742
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

My car was on the highway and it shut down. No warning. No check engine light on prior to the car shutting down while driving 60 mph. When I attempted to turn it on all of the loaner lights would turn on. Including the air, radio,windows etc. I tried to get a jump and nothing happened. Called for a tow truck and as soon as it showed up it cranked up. This has happened again after turning off my car and trying to start it again but nothing happens. I've heard of this happening with crossfires and it's...

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unbelievable that there has not been a recall. Also there has been no recall regarding the ignition. Problems with turning the key if removed. The key has to remain in the ignition. I've had a friend who's crossfire does that also as well as mine.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10910968
Engine & cooling

I was driving 70 mph on i81 when my 2010 chrysler crossfire simply stopped running. I was beside a truck with one in front and 3 behind. Barely made it to the side of the road and caused a lot of breaking and honking. The 5th time this has happened, and was extremely dangerous.... The crossfire does not start after the engine stalls and the steering wheel locks up. I'm amazed that I made it out alive each time. Have spent $1800 trying to have it fixed but the chrysler dealership doesn't know what the problem is. This is ridiculous

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10892077
LightsBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the field of vision was limited because the plastic covers on the head lamps were severely fogged up. The contact also stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle while still under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. *Tt *tr

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 10888988
Transmission & drivetrain

Car pops out of first gear on take off almost got rear ended once and hit broad side by a truck when trying to merge into trafic. Chrysler had issued a technical bulletin for this problem . I fully belive this was and is a safty issue and should be listed as such.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10888089
Electrical systemFire

Very dangerous ---wire's get weak and corrosion start engine fire. Car computer blow up .....Fire under hood.....

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10884701

Chrysler Crossfire: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200839100AirbagsB
200752100AirbagsB
200674011Visibility & wipersC
2005434040Visibility & wipersF
2004109041Electrical systemD
All Crossfire years

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Does the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (50), engine & cooling (19), transmission & drivetrain (13).

How many complaints has the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire had?

109 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 10, 2003 and the latest on September 9, 2023. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 8 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Chrysler Crossfire year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2004 Chrysler Crossfire has a problem?

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