2008 Chrysler Crossfire problems
NHTSA has received 30 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire, and 50% of them involve air bags. After that come wipers, windshield & visibility (30%) and body & structure (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 50% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 15 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 24,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2008 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Chrysler Crossfire with enough data (3 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The rear glass window in the convertible top has become detached. The adhesive used to seal the window to the canvas has failed. Both the glass window and the fabric top are in excellent condition otherwise.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the adhesive on the rear glass window became loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,763.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact exited the vehicle and, without warning, the rear window detached from the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The contact was unable to determine who would repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. Updated 12/20/16 updated 12/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shutoff. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer hayes chrysler jeep located at 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504 who replaced the battery. After retrieving the vehicle and driving approximately 2 miles, the engine shutoff a second time. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available.