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.

3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,843 miles

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2005 Chrysler Crossfire windows / windshield problems

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2005 Chrysler Crossfire Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #56

Aug 142019

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The back window has become detached and is hanging on by a thread. It becomes more detached when driving the vehicle. The silver seen in the photo is duck tape we applied to help keep it in place which is not working. This vehicle has been stored in a garage since purchase in new smyrna beach fl. Additionally, in the past two months the air bag indicator will not go off in the vehicle. Its like owning the [xxx] stepchild of Chrysler/Mercedes nobody knows anything. Help! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #55

Oct 012018

Crossfire

  • 31,177 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear window located in the convertible soft top detached and fell into the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,177.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #54

Aug 012018

Crossfire

  • 76,246 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that the rear window was falling inside the vehicle. The dealer (Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of ann arbor, 3900 jackson rd, ann arbor, mi 48103, (734) 662-3175) was contacted and stated that they could not just replace the window because the entire roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,246.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #53

Aug 102018

Crossfire

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. While the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield separated from the convertible top. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of racine, 8320 Washington ave, racine, wi 53406, (855) 457-7752) who stated that the repair was not under warranty and there were no recalls. The manufacturer confirmed the dealer's statement. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #52

Jul 012018

Crossfire

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. While the vehicle was parked outside, the rear windshield fell out without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was an unknown occurrence. The manufacturer instructed the contact not to call NHTSA and allow the matter to be handled between the contact and the manufacturer. The contact called joe cecconi's Chrysler complex at 716-297-5800 (located at 2380 military rd, niagara falls, NY 14304) and was informed that the failure was not a known occurrence. The technician stated that such a failure could only be age related due to wear and tear of the vehicle, and high humidity temperatures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

- Niagra Falls, NY, USA

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problem #51

Jul 032016

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,800 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. While driving 25 mph, the rear glass detached from the vehicle's canvas. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no further diagnoses was made. The failure mileage was 34,800. Updated 09/30/16 updated 10/04/16.

- Studio City, CA, USA

problem #50

Jun 202016

Crossfire

  • 55,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. The contact stated that the rear glass separated from the convertible canvas. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Lampe, MO, USA

problem #49

Jun 012015

Crossfire

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that the vehicle's rear window detached while idling. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an adhesion failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Muscatine, IA, USA

problem #48

Apr 042015

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • miles
2005 Chrysler Crossfire. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear window problems. The consumer stated when he and his wife returned to the vehicle, the rear glass was lying on the back deck. The consumer was informed by his insurance company, the window problem was a manufacturing defect and was not covered by his insurance policy. Updated 09/02/15 updated 11/01/2017

- Sylvester, GA, USA

problem #47

Jun 182015

Crossfire

  • 8,800 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. The contact stated that the rear glass separated from the convertible canvas. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,800.

- Ocean City , MD, USA

problem #46

May 312013

Crossfire

  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. While driving at 50 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound and noticed that the rear glass window separated from the convertible top. The failure could eventually cause the top to detach completely as the glass continued to strike the roll bar of the driver seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #45

Apr 292015

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • miles
I understand that the rear window is falling out of many of these vehicles and Chrysler is doing nothing.

- Bethel Island, CA, USA

problem #44

Mar 112014

Crossfire

  • 85,000 miles
Went out to my car and found the rear window glass had fallen out. Bonding adhesive failure. Chrysler had an illogical and arbitrary tsb set up to replace the convertible tops with rear window adhesive failure but it only covered 2005 model year roadsters and a very limited number of cars that were originally delivered to dealers in a nine selected states. The reality is that all Chrysler crossfire roadsters from 2005 to 2008 model years will eventually have their rear window glass fall out due to the failure of the bonding adhesive. Chrysler's "band aide" fix was woefully inadequate and inexplicably limited.

- Key Largo, FL, USA

problem #43

Oct 082013

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
The glass rear window in my low mileage pampered Chrysler crossfire roadster simply fell out. The bonding adhesive used to seal the window in place failed without advance symptoms or warning.

- Key Largo, FL, USA

problem #42

Oct 012012

Crossfire

  • 72,000 miles
My rear window is separating from the convertible canvas top. I contacted Chrysler as there is an extended warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles: NHTSA sb 23035-11 rev a. I was told the NHTSA was for vehicles delivered only in certain states. What does the state have to do with a faulty adhesion problem? after a number of emails and phone calls Chrysler has turned down the request. Concerned there is a danger if the window comes out on the highway.

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #41

Oct 012013

Crossfire

  • 39,455 miles
Driving 55 and back window fell out. And Chrysler will not pay for new top.

- Seal Beach, CA, USA

problem #40

Aug 042014

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
I purchased this vehicle and not long after, the rear window of the convertible top came loose. I contacted Chrysler about the issue. I've been verbally told that there was a replacement note that affected Chrysler crossfires for 9 states. The vehicle had to be originally sold in one of these 9 states. I can't remember the 9 specifically but...my vehicle was originally sold in Kansas (which is not part of the 9 states replacement clause), I live in mo which is covered by the replacement clause. The lady that I spoke to said that it was a humidity issue that would cause the window to unglue.... so, I argued that my vehicle is now registered in a state that they claimed has the level of humidity that would cause the known issue, but, she stayed firm on the fact that my vehicle was originally sold in Kansas and that state is not part of the replacement deal../ what are my right as a consumer? I have water getting in my trunk which caused multiple electrical issues. And now, I'm stuck with the bill or keeping the vehicle as is. Thank you Chrysler.

- Cleveland, MO, USA

problem #39

Aug 122014

Crossfire

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. The contact stated that the rear glass window separated from the convertible top, which could eventually detach completely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Cookville, TN, USA

problem #38

Aug 022014

Crossfire

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. The contact stated that the rear window failed. The contact mentioned that the rear window was detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #37

Jul 182014

Crossfire 6-cyl

  • 47,238 miles
The back window separated from the top. My understanding is that Chrysler extended the warranty for this problem to 10 years 100000 miles but not on all of them. My car is not covered. Makes no sense that some are and some are not.

- The Villages, FL, USA

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