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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Chrysler Crossfire Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (46) and the body, doors & structure (37). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2005 has 434 and the 2007 has 52.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Crossfire year, for its age
#119 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Chrysler Crossfire problems
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No recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire
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74 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire
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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.
Rear back glass falling apart from convertible top while parked in garage
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...
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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 dealer. Dealer said the cost is $2,700.00, And orders are pending until july 1, 2019 because of supplier change. Plus there is a flashing charge of $147.00 To reset this item for the car. Other internet users have reported having their cars suddenly stop running when driving on the highways also.
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
This 2006 crossfire roadster is garage kept. The car was parked, when the glass separated on three sides from the cloth convertible top. Failure of the rear window glass appears to be due to lack of attachment, other than adhesive glue. The cloth convertible top is in good condition. This poses a significant safety hazard to the public, considering the vehicle is rated at speeds in excess of 150 mph. It appears that chrysler has recalled some 2005 models which have the same type convertible tops and glass...
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windows, made by karmann. As the safety issues continue I would hope that chrysler would recall all of these defective parts before the public is seriously injured or killed. I await an urgent response from chrysler to fix this hazardous problem me. Please contact me with your best efforts to make this right and keep everyone safe. 2-13-18 Disappointed driver in east tennessee
Car is stationary and the rear window is separating from the convertible top
Rear glass of the convertible top falling out, only being held by the window defroster wires. The adhesive in manufacturing gave way. The car is always garaged and just over 15k miles
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.
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.
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.
I own a 2006 chrysler crossfire. My back window is falling out and it seems that chrysler does not want to take ownership of the faulty adhesive and faulty workmanship of the convertible top. I cannot drive my car because the glass will come out and result in hitting another vehicle, pedestrian or other object. This problem has left thousands of crossfire owners in a bad situation. Chrysler did issue a recall on the 2005's under tsb 23-035-11reva but not for any other model years. State farm insurance...
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informed me the same top/manufacturer/adhesive is used on all crossfire model years therefore it is not covered under an insurance claim. I've driven my car 3 times since noticing the window and the problem continues to get worse; becoming more and more of a safety issue. I want to know when chrysler will be held responsible for the replacement of all of the faulty equipment they marketed and sold to trusting consumer. I am asking the nhtsa to force the recall on all crossfire convertible tops, no matter what year they were manufactured or where they shipped. Faulty equipment is faulty equipment and the problem needs to rectified by the manufacturer. I am asking for the help from the nhtsa - there are many complaints - this is obviously not an isolated case. Until then, my car is not able to be driven.
Window glass is separating from the fabric convertible top. I noted this last month with the car sitting at my house. This car is always garaged and has only around 73k miles, one owner. I have been told the rear window is heat sealed to the cover. Only the top portion remains sealed, the sides and bottom have separated. I have been working with a chrysler case worker for a month trying to get the company to repair or replace the top but only get emails about once a week requesting the same information I have...
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already provided. I have been told my local chrysler dealership is no longer a "qualified dealership" with no further explanation. I have asked for a personal phone call but to no avail at this point. This is a definite safety hazard and I want the company to step up and fix it.
Rear glass fell off top while driving. Completely separated. Only 55,000 miles on car and has been garage kept.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the rear window was separating from the convertible top. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 04/21/2016*lj
The rear window of the convertible top is falling out. This is a very common problem with this vehicle. My vehicle was built in october 2005, but is considered a 2006 model. Chrysler tsb 23-035-11 rev a covers the problem for 2005 models. This common problem effects more than 2005 vehicles. On 9-11-2015 chrysler was contacted (case # 27856344). They denied responsibility. Claimed (1) tsa only applied to vehicles in southern states (i provided them with a repair order from westbury chrysler in westbury, new york...
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that applied the tsb & provided no charge replacement top. New york is not a southern state); (2) tsa only applied to 2005 vehicles (i provided them information where tsb had been applied to a 2008 vehicle). This vehicle is garaged most days and has only 34,590 miles. This safety problem is due to a manufacturing problem that manufacture is trying to avoid. Vehicle is in st. Louis, mo
The rear window of the convertible top is falling out. This is a very common problem with this vehicle. My vehicle was built in october 2005, but is considered a 2006 model. Chrysler tsb 23-035-11 rev a covers the problem for 2005 models. This common problem effects more than 2005 vehicles. On 9-11-2015 chrysler was contacted (case # 27856344). They denied responsibility. Claimed (1) tsa only applied to vehicles in southern states (i provided them with a repair order from westbury chrysler in westbury, new...
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york that applied the tsb & provided no charge replacement top. New york is not a southern state); (2) tsa only applied to 2005 vehicles (i provided them information where tsb had been applied to a 2008 vehicle). This vehicle is garaged most days and has only 34,590 miles. This safety problem is due to a manufacturing problem that manufacture is trying to avoid.
Rear glass window adhesive failed and wndow is falling out. Glass window on convertable roof is separating from vinal. The window will eventially fall out completely causing unsafe conditions. Called chrysler and was told no warranty or recall and that whole convertable top would need to be replaced for approx $2000. The car is always in a garage and has very few miles. This is obviously a poor design. Window could fall out and cause severe damage or accident.
Rear glass in convertible top has separated from the fabric. Vehicle has less than 30,000 miles and is garage kept. Vehicle is not abused and top has only been retracted a total of approximately 15 times so it can not even be attributed to "normal wear and tear". This seems to me to be a manufacturing defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that one of the rear windows would not remain in a secure position due to the adhesive. During rainy weather conditions, water entered the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure initially began at the corner and progressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
BACK GLASS IN CONVERTIBLE TOP FALLING OUT
Rear glass window falling out of 2006 chrysler crossfire convertable. The corners of the rear window started to separate from the roof material. After putting the top down and putting it back up, most of the top and corners of the rear window were loose from the roof fabric, I called the chrysler dealership to find out how it could be repaired. They told me that a new convertible top would be needed. It could not be repaired. Chrysler dealer quoted $1,650 for the top and $1,000 for labor
While driving my car with the top up my rear window became detached. I took the car into the dealership and they informed me that even though the 2005 crossfire roadster was covered for the same problem they were not covering the 2006. I contacted chrysler directly in july of 2014 they told me the same thing. I then had to make a temporary repair for $ 150 and in september 2014 had to replace the top for $ 2,457.62 At a shop recommended by the chrysler dealership. So I am out of pocket $ 2,607. I contacted...
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chrysler again last week 5 23 2015 and they replied that since my vehicle was not built in 2005 they were still not covering it. This is a very dangerous problem experienced by numerous drivers. If this window were to come out while driving it could seriously injure or kill a pedestrian or other driver. Chrysler has covered the 2005 for this problem but not later models. You will see over 20 complaints on the safecar.Gov site from other drivers with the same complaint same model and year. There are numerous complaints all over the web about the same problem. I guess chrysler and the government wants to wait until people are killed before acting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire roadster. The contact stated that the rear windshield hung down inside the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the adhesive was faulty and the roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that rear windshield fell out of the vehicle. As a result, the roof liner on the top rear of the vehicle was hanging down and made it difficult to see. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the adhesive around the rear windshield failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Chrysler Crossfire: every year compared
All Crossfire years2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 74 | 0 | C | |
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 1,750 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 726 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 486 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 349 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler Sebring | 138 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster | 74 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv | 24 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Chrysler SRT8 | 5 | 1 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire
Does the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (46), body, doors & structure (37), lights (3).
How many complaints has the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire had?
74 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 5, 2006 and the latest on September 1, 2020. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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.
Which Chrysler Crossfire years have the most complaints?
2005 (434), 2004 (109), 2006 (74). See every Chrysler Crossfire year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Chrysler Crossfire has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data