Chrysler Crossfire Steering problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel failed to unlock when prompted. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the plastic part of the steering wheel locking pin became dull and worn. As a result, the steering wheel was subject to internal failure. Autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram mobile (3118 government blvd, mobile, alabama 36606, (251) 202-2253) and mercedes-benz of mobile (3060 dauphin street, mobile, alabama 36606, (251) 472-2369) were made aware...

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

I have a 2005 chrysler crossfire convertible, the key does not turn. My car does not turn on. The steering wheel is locked. This is a big safety issue. This seems to be a very big issue as I found posting from other people on the internet with the same issue. All the posting states that the ignition goes bad without any warning. Chrysler is not addressing this issue. I think the ignition switch needs to be replaced. *Tr

While driving car at 30 mph just died steering locked up and no response. After sitting for about an hour and restarted. Happened again about 2 days later. Hooked up to diagnosis machine and it said it was the cam shaft possession sensor that was replaced. Car ran fine for about a week and the issue began again. Hooked it up and it said it was same part. Took part back got new one no response. Took car to dealer but machine read no problem. Changed crank shaft sensor after googling similar issues but issue still...

Steering wheel it lock and when I want to start the car , the key in the ignition will not move . Is the second time it happened . The first time was two years a go ( year 2010 ) when I had 30000 miles on the car , and I had to buy a new assembly ( the lock-cylinder housing , ignition lock cylinder , switch and the key . ) Now the dealer told me I need a new ignition lock cylinder and maybe a new key again ) . *Tr

The common problem of the ignition locking and key unable to turn. There are complaints all over the internet and otherwise by crossfire loving owners who are unable to suddenly turn their key...And the dealerships charging well over a $1000 dollars to fix it, due to bad design. This should be a recall. *Tr

Went to back out of garage and the vehicle was difficult to steer. Continued to go and the car drove like it did not have power steering. I checked the fluid level and it is right to the line and looks very clean. It is hard to believe the steering quit after only having less than six thousand miles. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact attempted to adjust the steering column but the steering column would not lock, causing the steering wheel to move back and forth while the contact was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 46,720.

Ignition key mechanism does not work without moving the steering wheel back and forth until it releases and allows the key to start the car. Everytime the car is stopped, it can take up to 5 or more minutes to restart by moving the steering wheel back & forth while trying to turn the key. Dealership has no answers. Says replace parts are on national back order. This has been happening since we purchased the car in feb of 2009. *Tr

When putting key into ignition, you can not disengage steering column to start car, steering wheel stays locked and you can not turn key. This just started this year on 2004 crossfire. *Tr

Ignition key mechanism "locks" and cannot be turned to start the vehicle leaving user stranded and requiring tow. This is a recurring problem experienced by many users of this vehicle (see comments at www.Crossfireforum.Org; searchfor "ignition, lock, cylinder") and appears even in vehicles with very low mileage. Dealer advice is to replace the "ignition lock cylinder" which is a very expensive proposition. Some report that the new part also fails within a relatively short time. This is obviously a defective...

When putting key into ignition, you can not disengage steering column to start car, steering wheel stays locked and you can not turn key. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. While attempting to turn left at 15 mph, the steering wheel turned, but the wheels continued forward. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel for approximately fifteen seconds and then stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 44,120. The consumer stated when the vehicle was first towed to dealer was also unable to start the vehicle with the keys. The consumer stated the vehicle was released on the september 21, 2007 and driven no less than 25 miles and the malfunction happened yet again. Updated 10/10/07 *tr

I own a 2004 chrysler crossfire. As I was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 I made a right hand turn onto a cross street and suddenly my steering locked. I was able to stop just inches from a parked car. The steering wheel would only move slightly to the left. I exerted some force to the wheel in the left hand direction and suddenly it broke loose and became free again, at the same time the airbag warning light on the dashboard came on. I carefully drove the car to a dealer where I was informed that the...