Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the rear windshield detached from the windshield molding and fell inside the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. The contact related the failure to TSB 23-035-11REVA. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
It's hard to imagine how anyone at NHTSA can sit and review all the reports on a serious manufacturing defect (and safety hazard) on these cars yet Chrysler get away with a partial recall based on where the crossfires were initially delivered. Bottom line: as of late 2011, Chrysler will do the "right thing" only if one's car was "delivered" in one of several southern states -- in light of the fact that the problem seems to be related to heat. Chrysler will not do the right thing if the same problem (the rear window falls out of the convertible top) if the car was delivered somewhere else -- as if the same problem occurring in those states is somehow not a serious manufacturing defect. Or as if people don't move to other states during their lives. …
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 $500.00.
Tl* 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 [phone] (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.
The rear window is glass and the glue bond to the convertible top fails. I called Chrysler in August of 2016 when our window fell loose and I learned of an extended warranty that was never offered to us. They told me they had an extended warranty for the car but my VIN did not qualify and it was only for 10 years. We purchased the vehicle on 2/6/2005 in plano texas. From all the research I've done the extended warranty should have been for all cars sold in texas. We never received notice. As I continue to research, this problem is far greater than cars sold in a few southern states and Chrysler should be covering our repair. I've attempted to resolve this with Chrysler multiple times in the past 2 years with no success.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud wind noise and the rear window separated from the convertible top. The top was closed at the time and the failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that defective glue used was by the manufacturer and the convertible top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not offer any further assistance. The contact was informed that a technical service bulletin was issued, but expired last year. The contact stated that he did not receive the technical service bulletin. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
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.
The back window in my 2005 Crossfire came unglued and nearly fell in while I was driving. I had to get off the road and found a way to get home with it barely hanging on. I called my dealership and Chrysler only to learn that they had an extended warranty on 2005 Crossfire tops but because my car was not sold in one of the nine southern states they would not help me. I was able to find someone to re-attach the widow on a temporary basis but it keeps coming unglued. I have been told the only permanent solution is to get a new top. I've spent 2 years limping along with make due remedies. Please help us.
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 [redacted] stepchild of Chrysler/Mercedes nobody knows anything. Help!
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
Window & Wiper complaints in other Crossfire years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire?
NHTSA has 151 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, 48% of the model year's 313 complaints. The component named most often is glass, side/rear (40 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
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.