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2008 Chrysler Crossfire Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (17) and the visibility & wipers (17). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2016 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2007 has 52.

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BFewer problems than a typical Crossfire year, for its age

#186 most complained-about 2008 vehicle

Complaints
39
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2008 Chrysler Crossfire problems

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2008 Chrysler Crossfire recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

16V081000711,159 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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39 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire

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Visibility & wipers

Back window separated from soft top on both side and part of the bottom

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11421662
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly shutoff. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer hayes chrysler jeep located at 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504 who replaced the battery. After retrieving the vehicle and driving approximately 2 miles, the engine shutoff a second time. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11387751
Other & unknown

Rear window in convertible top fell out while in driveway 3 days ago

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11231904
Visibility & wipers

On july 10 when I left the office, I was driving the car to go home in the afternoon and I noticed a strange noise coming from the back side of the vehicle. In the red traffic light stop I inspected the rear glass and I realized it is detached almost 70%, mainly the bottom portion, just the upper side was attached. I drove carefully about 5 miles to get home and I was worried because the glass can fall off from the car and have an incident while driving in the rush hour in the avenue I always take (45 miles/hr). I cannot drive the car in this condition. I investigated and I see similar reports about this rear glass coming off.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11230887
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). Desert 215 superstore (8030 rafael rivera way, las vegas, nv 89118) and the manufacturer were notified on multiple occasions and stated that the tools needed to install the replacement part were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11229331
Other & unknown

The headliner on the roof in my 2008 chrysler crossfire has detached completely except for the side and rear compartment upper edges and has sunken/fallen in front of me and my passengers field of view covering our eyes and resting on our heads plus blocking my drivers rear view mirror to the back window field of view as well. This is certainly a safety hazard and apparently caused from a poor quality application of headliner glue/decomposing fabric. This car is kept in pristine shape and covered almost...

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continuously. There have been no external forces, mistreatment, nor chemical applications causing the source of the problem. It occurred while it was parked in my driveway, not on the public street during a two-week period of non-use. I am unable to drive it at this time.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11221326
Visibility & wipers

Rear window became detached from convertible top, which meant the car could not be safely driven. According to dealer, unable to reattach window - entire top had to be replaced. Convertible top was replaced so car could be driven safely. There were only 960 of these cars manufactured in 2008, so the percentage of cars with this issue might be higher than would first be apparent.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11194430
Airbags

2008 Chrysler crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag inflator safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated after the airbag inflator recall was completed the srs light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. *Js

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11032392
Visibility & wipers

While vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance I was told the rear window of my convertible fell out and was laying on the rear shelf. Was told there was nothing chrysler could do about this. Seems this is quite common with the tops. A recall was issued for the 2005 models but seems the problem still exist. Was also told to have the top replaced ($2500) and keep the receipt if there is a recall I would be reimbursed. There have been hundreds of complaints about this. How many does it take?

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11010550
Airbags

The dealer, autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram littleton colorado has not complied with replacing the recalled airbags. I have called numerous times, brought in car once after getting appointment (had to wait 3 weeks for appointment) did not have part. Said they would call when part came in. No call. Repeated calls are dropped/person isn't in/leave message. Nothing. Appointment date was 4/17/2017 9:30 am. Contact person: d mullen & david mcilrath

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11003105
Airbags

Takata recall-- I placed a call to my area dealer ; ron carter in alvin and was told by the service department that they did not have a crossfire mechanic.My past experiences dictate a typical response from this dealer for issues they do not want to deal with.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10972305
Airbags

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 016v081000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10943805
Airbags

Takata recall - 16v-081 driver airbag light is on. Unable to register the vehicle due to inability to fix it since the chrysler has basically abandoned this car. There is no expectation of the recall parts being made available. This car is now a loss to me since no one wants to risk driving it and harming themselves. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10940022
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure updated 01/25/18*l j updated 7/13/18*jb *tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10929932
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ..Updated 01/04/17 *bf updated 08/22/2017*js

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10928846
Airbags

Takayuki recall-received notice over year ago that dangerous situation existed with air bag inflator mechanism. Contacted dealer today and no remedy is available yet. Afraid to drive car should there be an accident.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10928515
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/03/17*lj airbag recall and failure of rear back window glass updated 8/30/18*jb

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10917835
Visibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact exited the vehicle and, without warning, the rear window detached from the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The contact was unable to determine who would repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. Updated 12/20/16*lj updated 12/22/16.*Jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10914074
Body, doors & structure

We own an 2008 chrysler crossfire convertible with 8500 miles. The rear window came completely loose. I have talked to chrysler customer service and they have refused to do anything about this top. The crossfire has always been garaged. It does not stay outside. Hays chrysler will not help either. I spoke to a local convertible shop and was told the window could not be repaired. I own an 05 crossfire that had the same problem and chrysler replaced the top. It makes no sense one would be repaired and the other rejected. This is an ongoing problem with many others. Please look into this problem for me and see what you can do!!

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10914067
Airbags

2008 Chrysler crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to lack of communication from dealership on replacement parts to repair driver airbag inflator recall notice. *Smd updated 03/08/17.*Jb

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10909173
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10907092
Airbags

2008 Chrysler crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair driver airbag inflator recall notice. *Smd

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10906595
Visibility & wipers

I went away on vacation for a week and left my 2008 crossfire at home. Three days after leaving, my grandson calls and tells me that the rear windshield had detached from the convertible top and was laying inside the car. Thank god he caught it and covered it because that night they had 3 inches of rain overnight.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10897848
Visibility & wipers

Summary: the rear window glass separated from convertible fabric top while the vehicle was parked. Details: on 8/13/2016, at about noon, near bertram, texas, on a hot clear day, I parked the subject vehicle along the side of a residential road. The vehicle was in sight the whole time. Nothing struck or touched the vehicle while I talked to neighbors for about an hour. When I returned, the rear window had separated from the canvas on the bottom and sides, and the lower portion of the window was resting on...

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the rear deck inside the car. The window was still precariously attached along the top. The wires connecting to the window glass defogging elements were still attached at the sides. It appeared the bead of glue around the edges had failed, perhaps due to heat. It had detached from the fabric side of the glue joint. I attempted to drive but the window was swinging around and hitting the car body, so I decided it was unsafe. I carefully lowered the top into the trunk and continued home. I returned the top to its 'up' position and took photos of the separated window. It looked the same at that point as when I first noticed it. (Photos included.) I believe this is a serious safety concern because had the glue failed while driving on the highway, the rear window could have flown out or blown inward from the back draft, hitting the roll bars and shattering glass onto the driver. According to national news, chrysler issued a tsb for this same problem for the 2005 model year of this vehicle in southern states (including texas) and is providing extended warranty coverage for only those vehicles. It appears this problem is not limited to model year 2005. Although that year may have more complaints since over 2/3 of all convertibles sold of this model were sold in 2005. I believe this is a serious safety-related defect that warrants a recall.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10895588
Body, doors & structure

I was driving my 2008 chrysler crossfire roadster when I noticed a wind sound coming from the rear of the passenger side. I noticed a separation in the rear window glass from the convertible top. By the time I arrived home the glass has separated more than half way from the convertible top. I will not drive this crossfire anymore as I believe this separation mentioned above to be unsafe and could possibly fail completely and cause a hazard to myself and others or crash during driving.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10888566

Chrysler Crossfire: every year compared

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

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Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Does the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire: inflator module (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (17), visibility & wipers (17), body, doors & structure (8).

How many complaints has the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire had?

39 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 20, 2013 and the latest on June 21, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 72 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 2008 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

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