CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chrysler Crossfire has a nasty habit of having the back window fall out. While there are reports of this happening to every model year (2004-08), the 2005 has it worst. Naturally this problem tends to happen beyond the standard 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty leaving owners to pick up the tab along with the shattered pieces of glass.
2.7
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,550 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the rear window detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
The back glass of my 2005 Chrysler crossfire has become loose from the top. It happened when I was driving down the road as I heard it bump against the car body. I know Chrysler extended the warranty on this issue, but I feel this is a safety issue first and the company should do a recall to make this right.
In April of 2015 I noticed that rear window is separating from the convertible top. Since then I have driven very little fearing that the glass may fall out completely.
In July, the rear glass window fell out (part of the glass is still attached) while driving the vehicle on a street. Unknown to me, this issue was a common problem on the 2005 model (the glass adhesive failed). Although Chrysler extended the warranty on the top for 10 years, the warranty covers only cars purchase with specific vins. Unfortunately, my car was not covered or I was not notified., the window repair (actually a top replacement) is not covered under warranty. I have proped up the window so I can drive the car, the alturnitive is to a new top. For about $2,000
- Lynbrook, NY, USA
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I came outside to find that the rear window of the convertible top had come loose and was laying on the rear deck being held to the fabric in 1 small place. The car had been parked outside for 1 day. Luckily it didn't fall out while I was driving, potentially shattering the glass near my head. Until the car is repaired it is unusable in foul weather due to water running in the passenger compartment.
In late August, the rear glass window fell out (part of the glass is still attached) while driving the vehicle on a city street. Unknown to us, this issue was a common problem on the 2005 model (the glass adhesive failed). Although Chrysler extended the warranty on the top for 10 years, the warranty covers only cars purchase in 10 select states. Unfortunately, our car was not purchased in one of those states. Thus, the window repair (actually a top replacement) is not covered under warranty. Chrysler refused to fix the top. Ended up taking the car to a local upholstery shop to have a plastic window 'sown' into the top so that we could continue to drive the vehicle. This repair was more affordable than the cost of an entire new top (almost $2,000). The plastic window replacement cost $500.
The rear window on the convertible top has come unglued and is falling out, the defroster on the rear window became disconnected from the window due to this problem making defrosting of the rear window impossible and hinders visibility. Nothing unusual has been done to contribute to this issue other than normal use.
2005 Crossfire convertible top back glass defective factory used adhesive came mostly separated from top. The part glass still had adhesive tore top. I had it glued but entire top needs replacing. Glass came loose while parked. The design and adhesive should have been better product. I have had other convertibles here in Mississippi and never had this happen. Chrysler should replace all these tops. Back glass reglued with window-weld. It not perfect now because glass tore top when fell out. Love the car hate the top. Hope they will stand behind their name.
Rear window fell out while driving, recently purchased vehicle so did not know about extended warranty that was offered extending to 2015. Can not find replacement.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that the rear window separated from the convertible top. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not provided.
During a severe rainstorm the rear window glass detached from the convertible top allowing severe flooding of the interior of the vehicle causing various electrical failures to occur. This sudden and unexpected event caused an emergency stop in traffic that could have resulted in an accident. The residual damage from this event affects rear window visibility and electrical failures that involve the operation of the locking system, the anti fog rear window capability and other electrical systems in the rear part of the vehicle which I cannot access because of the inoperative top and trunk.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact observed that when the top of his vehicle was down, the rear windshield would detach from the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
I came outside and found the rear glass of the convertible top had came loose from the fabric. The car was not being driven but just fell out on it's own.
The rear window of the convertible top has come loose. The adhesive failed. This distorts the rear view presenting a safety hazard. This is manufacturing defect and should be fixed them.
I bought this car with only 26000 miles on it the back windshield separated from the car at only approximately 34000 miles and still currently hanging there. Called Chrysler and they refused to fix, said car was shipped to some dealer up North, so it does not qualify to be fixed? additionally, I only have 40000 miles on it now and the key and fob, as well as locks no longer work, the car shuts off by itself while driving down the highway, the lights flash on the dash at all times.
The rear window separated from the convertible top while I had the car parked outdoors. I found the car with the rear window area open and the glass lying on the interior of the backlight area. The glass remained connected to the top by about 1/3 of the original glue. The remainder had come apart from the glue leaving the glass mostly detached.
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- Maumee, OH, USA