2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
173
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
The 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER has received a total of 173 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibility (34 complaints), Structure (28 complaints), and Structurebody (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
173 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEELS HAVE TPMS TIRE SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM IN THEM. REPLACED THE SENSORS IN ALL TIRES AND WENT TO DEALER TO RESET THEM, DEALER CHARGED $100 AND SAID I HAD A BAD SENSOR, WANTED EXTRA $80 TO REPLACE NEW SENSOR. I TOOK IT TO TIRE DEALER AND THEY SAID SENSORS WERE WORKING, BUT COULD NOT PROGRAM THE TPMS. EMAILED SCHROEDER WITH NO REPLIES ABOUT VALVE SAFELY PROBLEM. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO RESET A TPMS SAFETY ISSUE, SO I DO NOT HAVE A FLAT TIRE ACCIDENT. I THOUGHT THAT SAFETY COMES FIRST, WITHOUT NEEDING A LOAN TO FIX ISSUE. CHRYSLER DEALER BENCHMARK BIRMINGHAM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CLAIM NUMBER: 312-27518. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 06/29/17*LJ
AIRBAG LIGHT AND THEREFORE FAILURE UNLESS FIXED DUE TO FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND STEERING ANGLE SENSOR WITH ONLY 67144 MILES ON CAR. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE AND RECALLED ON OTHER CHRYSLER MODELS - SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THIS MODEL.
AIRBAG LIGHT AND THEREFORE FAILURE UNLESS FIXED DUE TO FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND STEERING ANGLE SENSOR WITH ONLY 67144 MILES ON CAR. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE AND RECALLED ON OTHER CHRYSLER MODELS - SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THIS MODEL.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-23035-11REVA — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CHRYSLER: CERTAIN VEHICLES NEED TO HAVE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP BACK GLASS INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED, DUE TO SOFT TOP BACK GLASS BEING LOOSE AND/OR DETACHING FROM FABRIC. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER.
Investigation DP15003 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Closed
Opened:
Convertible Top Back Glass Separation
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER
- 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER (current)
- 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER — 41 complaints
- 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER — 19 complaints
- 2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE ROADSTER — 16 complaints
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