AI Damage2006 Chrysler Crossfire: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and visibility. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 41
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 56% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 56% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 7% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 2% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 2% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 2% of all complaints
- Structure: 23 complaints (56% of all).
- Visibility: 23 complaints (56% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (7% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (2% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (2% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.2 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 41 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The rear glass window falls out of the convertible roof and into the passenger compartment. This is chronic with most crossfire roadsters. Easily investigated and verified. It can happen while moving or standing still.
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.
While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear glass window separated from the convertible roof top and fell inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to szott m-59 dodge llc ([address] highland charter twp, mi) where it was diagnosed that the convertible roof top would need to be replaced.
The back window of the crossfire has separated from the top. We saw this while we were walking around it in garage. I have called chrysler and they say there is nothing they can do. We bought this car in 2008 and is kept in a garage. I only have 53000 miles on it.
The vehicle's rear window is separating from the convertible top and I am afraid that it will fly off while I'm driving on the highway and kill someone behind me. I noticed the issue while it was parked in my driveway.
Back window fell off the convertible top. I see this is the same issue with 2005 (which was repaired/recall by the mfg). Dealer said it was up to me to repair, had to ship the top to california for a complete new top (~ $3k). I live in florida.
The contact stated that one of the rear windows would not remain in a secure position due to the adhesive. During rainy weather conditions, water entered the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure initially began at the corner and progressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The headlights become very pitted and foggy and cause it hard to see while driving at night.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,891 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Crossfire has 81 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 41, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, visibility, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 41. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (71%), headlights and tail lights (2%), won't start (2%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.