MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chrysler Crossfire

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2004 Chrysler Crossfire
RENDERED 2026-09-16T11:00:09.269Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Crossfire Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 189 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 2008: 27 complaints 2008
2004: 109 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004109
2005189
200641
200738
200827

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 47%

47% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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VERY DANGEROUS ---WIRE'S GET WEAK AND CORROSION START ENGINE FIRE. CAR COMPUTER BLOW UP .....FIRE UNDER HOOD.....

NHTSA ODI report, 20160713

While cruising at 55 miles per hour, an unexpected occurrence took place – the engine abruptly ceased to function.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230909

Also filed under ENGINE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD LOCK SPORADICALLY, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM STARTING THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120316

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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The thin foil film used on interior of car is flaking on inside of drivers door handle, of which I was unaware. Cut my left ring finger while I was driving at speed on a 2 lane country road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230819

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAD A ACCIDENT ON 09/07/2017, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS SMALL SILVER IRON PARTICLES FLEW ACROSS MY FACE AND ARMS THAT CAME OUT OF THE AIRBAGS , AND I HAVE TO SEVERE BURNS FROM THE AIR BAGS,

NHTSA ODI report, 20191023

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 24, 2005 WHERE I REAR-ENDED A BUICK RENDEZVOUS IN MY CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. I DID EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY CROSSFIRE AND THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ON THE CROSSFIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051014

AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED STRIKING THE WINDOW. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. *TC

NHTSA ODI report, 20041013

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chrysler Crossfire — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.