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Chrysler Crossfire Engine problems by year

33 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Crossfire's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20081000
20061000
200512000
200419000

Latest Crossfire engine complaints

2004 Chrysler CrossfireElectrical 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
2008 Chrysler CrossfireEngine & 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
2005 Chrysler CrossfireElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The skreem module has failed which controls the anti-theft system, key & ignition. The part is no longer available through chrysler or aftermarket. The car cannot run without this module. The vehicle was stationary at the time of failure. I had to have it towed to a repair shop. Luckily it was close to home when it failed. Chrysler needs to make this part available since it is a common problem that affects hundreds if not thousands of vehicles that cannot be driven once it fails. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11329709
2005 Chrysler CrossfireEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11204540
2006 Chrysler CrossfireLightsAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11203410
2005 Chrysler CrossfireElectrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Hi a was driving my 2005 crossfire going down hill an it just cut off. It seem like there are lot of people are these same preambles with the crossfire car. An chrysler no about them an will no do anything about it until some get kill. No breaks going down the my kid was in as well these computer parts are bad and need recall on them like now. Will not start, will turn over, no code to find out what wrong with the car need to be fix. Car dealership are keeping car for months trying to find the preambles. It a...

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same that we have these car company's that can do this with no ideal what they are doing to people. Mercedes had recall on the same parts why chrysler did have to recall has well some please help be for some one family get kill due a car company not caring for the people who buy car from them last of all the tech at dealership of chrysler have no ideal how to work on a car with where name on same on them. An power that be who let them get away with it. This is going on with all these car what a way to make money and kill some one kid. 30 Parts are no worth some one life thanks for time hope and pray something done about this for some body dies. Gust chrysler will just pay them dose replace life now car will start after I put 2500 dollars in to the

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11196570
2004 Chrysler CrossfireElectrical 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
2004 Chrysler CrossfireEngine & 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
2005 Chrysler CrossfireEngine & coolingVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the rear window fractured and became loose from the hedges. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Incident Engine · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10923994
2004 Chrysler CrossfireEngine & 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
2004 Chrysler CrossfireElectrical 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
2005 Chrysler CrossfireElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. When the contact placed the key in the ignition, the ignition switch would not turn and the check engine warning indicator illuminated.The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not able to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10903131
2004 Chrysler CrossfireEngine & 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
2004 Chrysler CrossfireTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

At 50 mph on a maryland state highway, the engine unexpectedly shut off resulting in the vehicle coasting to a stop in the traffic lane (there was no shoulder). Fortunately, I was not struck by another vehicle, but it was dark and vehicles coming over a small hill and slight curve had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The engine would crank and start briefly and then sputter to a stop. Or, it would just crank and not fire or not crank at all. I was eventually, with assistance, able to push the...

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vehicle off the roadway into a residential driveway. I had the vehicle towed to my residence for further diagnosis. The vehicle would later start and run normally for a short period, but then was plagued by a large list of issues to include: malfuncitoning indicator lights illuminated - brake light, brake wear indicator, traction control, stability control; p0600 data link loss code; vehicle not shifting out of park; speedometer not working, etc. Eventually, the engine would no longer crank at all. All issues were remedied by replacing the relay control module (rcm) - a part that was, and still is, manufactured by stribel. This part has know issues related to poorly soldered connections that cause no-start conditions or cause the vehicle to stall while operating. The rcm is also plagued by failure of the internal relays (engine control, fuel pump, traction control, secondary air pump) themselves which may be hastened by overheating as a result of the poor solder joints. If it has not already happened, someone is going to be seriously injured or killed when their chrysler crossfire (or any one of a number of mercedes benz vehicles utilizing the same stribel relay) stalls due to this widely know defect and is struck by another vehicle.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10874620
2004 Chrysler CrossfireSteeringBrakesEngine & cooling

After driving 30 miles without problems engine stalls. Attempts to start it failed but when key is in on position not start position starter engages. Attempted several times and each time key turned on starter engaged even without clutch depressed which is normally required, even in gear with clutch released starter engaged. Have yet to get engine started tho condition continues. Towed car home to my shop where im investigating this issue. *Js

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10608437

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