2004 Chrysler Crossfire: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
On the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, the failure owners report most often is other electrical problem, and the reports cluster around 60,000 miles. The earliest to appear is other powertrain problem, reported by a median of 10,000 miles. Overall it scores 66 out of 100, high risk for a 2004.
High risk for a 2004 — 174th riskiest of the 329 2004 vehicles we can rate. 144 owner reports; fleet size borrowed from other years of the same model.
What breaks on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
Owners have reported 32 named failure modes on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, and the three most-reported carry 31% of everything filed, which is an unusually even spread for one model year.
Other electrical problem leads with 19 reports, about 1.8 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 44k to 80,000 miles.
Other engine problem follows with 14 reports, usually reported between 41k to 120,000 miles.
No-start or intermittent start failure follows with 12 reports, usually reported between 43k to 105,000 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into electrical (39), engine (28) and steering (11).
When these failures get reported
121 of the reports on the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 55,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 50% by 50,000 miles, 79% by 100,000 miles and 97% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed.
The busiest stretch is between 40,000 and 50,000 miles, which alone holds 12% of the dated reports.
37% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles, which is early enough that a fair number of these cars were still under a factory warranty when the owner complained.
In the order they tend to show up: other powertrain problem around 9k, other body or interior problem around 31k, other electrical problem around 60k and ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure around 62k.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 32. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
How bad it is when it goes
Across the named modes, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 6 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 3.92, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other electrical problem at $250–$2,000, other engine problem at $300–$4,000, no-start or intermittent start failure at $200–$1,800 and ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure at $250–$1,500. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
28% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 19 | 14 | 44k | 60k | 80k | 1.8 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other engine problem | engine | 14 | 13 | 41k | 80k | 118k | 1.4 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 12 | 12 | 43k | 88k | 104k | 1.2 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure | electrical | 11 | 11 | 38k | 62k | 103k | 1.1 | $250–$1,500 | High |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 9 | 9 | 6k | 9k | 55k | 0.9 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 9 | 8 | 26k | 31k | 54k | 0.9 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 8 | 3 | — | 12k | — | 0.8 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 5 | 4 | — | 24k | — | 0.5 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Alternator or charging system failure | electrical | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $450–$1,600 | High |
| Overheating | cooling | 3 | 3 | — | 23k | — | 0.3 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 3 | 3 | — | 13k | — | 0.3 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Loss of power steering | steering | 3 | 3 | — | 65k | — | 0.3 | $600–$2,800 | Critical |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 3 | 3 | — | 113k | — | 0.3 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Other steering problem | steering | 3 | 3 | — | 60k | — | 0.3 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 3 | 3 | — | 104k | — | 0.3 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 2 | 2 | — | 85k | — | 0.2 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| Wiring harness or short circuit | electrical | 2 | 2 | — | 65k | — | 0.2 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Alignment fault and uneven tire wear | suspension | 2 | 2 | — | 30k | — | 0.2 | $150–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Blower motor or climate control failure | hvac | 2 | 2 | — | 80k | — | 0.2 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 2 | 2 | — | 98k | — | 0.2 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 2 | 1 | — | 6k | — | 0.2 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 2 | 2 | — | 65k | — | 0.2 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Engine bay fire | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 100k | — | 0.1 | $4,000–$20,000 | Critical |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 123k | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Infotainment screen failure | infotainment | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $400–$2,600 | Low |
| ABS module or sensor failure | brakes | 1 | 1 | — | 87k | — | 0.1 | $500–$2,400 | High |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 1 | 1 | — | 10k | — | 0.1 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 1 | 1 | — | 35k | — | 0.1 | $200–$900 | High |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Strut, shock or spring failure | suspension | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $500–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Headlight failure or clouding | lighting | 1 | 1 | — | 34k | — | 0.1 | $150–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 1 | 1 | — | 32k | — | 0.1 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Unclassified problem | other | 11 | 9 | 18k | 60k | 82k | 1.1 | — | Moderate |
This year had no usable recall paperwork, so the fleet-size estimate is the median of other years of the same model. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire draws about 14 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 89th percentile of complaint rates among 2004 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. This year had no usable recall paperwork, so the fleet-size estimate is the median of other years of the same model.
The working figure is 10,306 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2004 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other electrical problem
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. While attempting to turn left at 15 MPH, the steering wheel turned, but the wheels continued forward. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel for approximately fifteen seconds and then stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 44,120. The consumer stated when the vehicle was first towed to dealer was also unable to start the vehicle with the keys. The consumer stated the vehicle was released on the september 21, 2007 and driven no less than 25 miles and the malfunction happened yet again. Updated 10/10/07 *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. In july of 2007, the motor in the vehicle began to fail intermittently. In march of 2009, the vehicle would shut down without warning. After the vehicle was parked, it would not restart. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer believed that the failure was electrical and suggested replacing some parts in the electrical area. The contact would have to pay $300 for the part replacement. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 44,000.
Other engine problem
The chrysler crossfire is a nice "looking" vehicle but I've had an issues that my engine would shutdown without warning. The car would restart upwards to about 2 hours later but would shutdown again several miles later. Took it to the dealership three times and they have not been able to sort it out. I am now unable to use the car. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that her vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition was defective. The vehicle was being repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. He failure and current mileage was 41,000.
No-start or intermittent start failure
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler cross fire. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the vehicle will stall. As a consequence his risk of vehicle crash was increased. Also when attempting to start the vehicle it exhibits a no start condition. The vehicle was in the process of being inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 24,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler cross fire. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. After several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the vehicle later stalled without warning as the contact decelerated to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
How it ranks in the 2004 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
Where 2004 sits in the model line
High risk for a 2004 — 174th riskiest of the 329 2004 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Across the 5 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 2006 comes out best at 61 and 2004 worst at 66, with 2004 itself at 66.
If the model year is negotiable, 2006, 2007 and 2005 score lower than 2004 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2004–2008 generation specifically, 2006 is the strongest year at 61 and 2004 the weakest at 66.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2004-2008 generation, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire scores best at 61 and 2004 Chrysler Crossfire worst at 66.
What to look at before buying one
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: other powertrain problem from about 6k, other body or interior problem from about 26k, ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure from about 38k and other engine problem from about 41k.
On a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether other powertrain problem has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
None of this is a diagnosis. It is a list of what other owners of the same model year reported, ordered by when they reported it, which is a good place to point an inspection and a poor place to stop.
What this page cannot tell you
144 owner reports; fleet size borrowed from other years of the same model. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 144 reports, 121 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 84% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
Named failure modes come from matching phrases in the complaint text, so a badly worded complaint can land in the wrong bucket. The effect washes out across hundreds of reports and does not wash out across five.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?
The most-reported failures are other electrical problem (19 reports, median 60,000 miles), other engine problem (14 reports, median 80,000 miles) and no-start or intermittent start failure (12 reports, median 90,000 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2004 Chrysler Crossfire problems start?
Other powertrain problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 10,000 miles and a quarter of reports before 5,000 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 55,000 miles.
Is the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire reliable?
It scores 66 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 174th riskiest of the 329 2004 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2004 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Chrysler Crossfire is best?
Within the 2004–2008 generation, 2006 scores best at 61 out of 100 and 2004 worst at 66. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed