Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Chrysler Crossfire owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
June 6th 2024, I got into my 2095 Chrysler crossfire and started driving hearing a rattling sound I pulled over and looked in back of my car to see the back window separated away from the soft top and was openly hanging, I had to get home from where I was at so I took back roads all way home and pulled over everytime a car got behind me. Also in past month my car sometimes starts right up and other time it won't come on. Hubby says it's an electrical issue. My car died on me as I pulled onto a hiway luckily I was able to pull off to the side of the road. I've seen several electrical issues reported on a car forum for these cars, also window separation. I have pics if needed.
Hi a was driving my 2005 Crossfire going down hill an it just cut off. It seem like there are lot of people are these same preambles with the Crossfire car. An Chrysler no about them an will no do anything about it until some get kill. No breaks going down the my kid was in as well these computer parts are bad and need recall on them like now. Will not start, will turn over, no code to find out what wrong with the car need to be fix. Car dealership are keeping car for months trying to find the preambles. It a same that we have these car company's that can do this with no ideal what they are doing to people. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the electronic convertible top fell down on several occasions. The contact stated that the electronic convertible top continued to fall down between 2005 and 2018. Crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (2120 chapman road, chattanooga, tennessee 37421, [phone]) replaced the electronic convertible top in 2005. The cause of the failure was attributed to water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The VIN was not available.
Car was stationary and key was inserted into ignition but could not turn the ignition in attempting to start the car. It does not move (key) to initiate the function to start the car. Also, no motion of the key movement was available provide any steps of the ignition. The movement of the ignition tumblers become froze in a jammed position disabling the key from turning. It should be noted this is not a new comment about this year 2005 Chrysler Crossfire ignition (no turn) in starting the vehicle. Safety concerns, prevention of starting a car create an emergency's for movement other than driving the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that the key was locked in the ignition and the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was taken to south chicago Dodge Chrysler Jeep (7340 s western ave, chicago, il 60636) where it was diagnosed that the ignition and cylinder malfunctioned and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. When the vehicle was stopped and turned off, it was unable to be restarted. The key did not turn the ignition well enough to restart the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The dealer stated that the vehicle was old and was not sold by that dealer. The failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 08/17/16
The skreem module has failed which controls the anti-theft system, key & ignition. The part is no longer available through Chrysler or aftermarket. The car cannot run without this module. The vehicle was stationary at the time of failure. I had to have it towed to a repair shop. Luckily it was close to home when it failed. Chrysler needs to make this part available since it is a common problem that affects hundreds if not thousands of vehicles that cannot be driven once it fails.
The car would not start (battery dead). Replaced the battery and the next day the battery was dead again. Took it to the repair shop thinking it was the alternator and the tech did a check and came back with a bad power module. Car can't be driven as the battery drains in just a few hours. The tech stated that he did a check on the VIN number and it came back with a recall for the power module, which I can't verify.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. Occasionally, after the vehicle was turned off, the contact was unable to turn the key in the ignition to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 66,039.
Car runs fine one day then will not start at random times, turn the ignition get no sound from engine. Dash lights come on, fan and radio comes on but car will not start. Wait a few hours or a few days, it cranks right up as intended. Electrical system has been checked and always show good results.
Electrical complaints in other Crossfire years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, 15% of the model year's 313 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler Crossfire electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.