2005 chrysler crossfire limited convertible - rear window glass came unattached falling onto area behind front seats. Top still slightly attached, thus preventing glass from falling onto driver/passenger area headrests. Car is garaged, outside only during driving. Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility for an apparent manufacturer's defect occurring in many of these cars (note numerous reports of this on several websites).
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster visibility complaints
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I was driving my 2005 chrysler on I-75 and the front windshield upper reveal molding flew off. It was a good thing that no one was immediately behind me.
The rear glass window in my crossfire roadster just fell out. The vehicle is garaged kept, has 27k miles, and top looks like new. After further research on the web this turns out to be a common problem for this vehicle and I would say a factory defect. Mine did not occur while driving down the road but I can see this easily happening if it fell out while driving down the road with the windows down. The glass could go straight out the back.
2 days ago, it was hott here in vegas, my car is garage kept but had to park outside. When I returned to my car after about an hour, the black glass in the convertible top just fell out. It is unsafe to drive like this but I have no choice as the tops are on backorder and I am not sure if I will ever get one. I currently have to big blankets on the deck holding it in place as part of the seal is holding, but this will not last long.
05' chrysler crossfire roadster convertible. The back window glass is falling out. Been advised that the glue was faulty manufacturer issue. The top fabric appears to be shrinking and pulled away making the window to come apart from the convertible top. This is not only a hazard to drivers & passengers but also to oncoming vehicles or vehicles following if this should come out completely while driving at normal speed limits. I am hoping chrysler- daimler corporation will have it as a recall since there have been many many many chrysler customers on record with the same problem. This should be 100% repaired by the chrysler or at least owners should be compensated 100% for repairs.
2005 crossfire back window fell out of it while driving, creating a very scary and dangerous moment. The car has 8,200 miles on it. After taking it directly to the dealership, they said its a fault in the adhesive and chrysler will not replace it.
I purchased a 2005 chrysler crossfire convertible on 5/9/11 from an individual. After purchasing the vehicle, I decided to search the internet to see if there was a forum for crossfire owners. I did find a great site and started perusing. I came across a thread of other owners of the 2005 crossfire convertible who were having problems with the glass window separating from the canvas. The problem typically occurred in the "high heat" states I.e., florida and texas and typically surfaced after the 36 k mileage mark. Since I live in florida, and this was a florida car, I immediately went to my garage and took a close look at the back window. Upon casual observation, it wasn't obvious, but once I ran my finger along the edge of the glass and the canvas, lo and behold, it was separating!!! I was shocked that this was happening!!! Long story short, after taking it to my local dealer, I was told that there was not a repair that could be done and the top would need to be replaced at a cost of $ 2,200.00. The technician said that he would contact chrysler to see if they would be willing to offer any "goodwill" towards the replacement. Well, no "goodwill" offered by chrysler :( bottom line, I need a safe vehicle so I am having the top replaced at my cost. My local dealership is fantastic and they have offered to discount the replacement by 15% which I thought showed good faith on their part. It seems to me, with so many owners having this problem, an investigation into why this is happening needs to happen. This is a safety issue as well as an integrity issue of this particular vehicle. Someone needs to step up and represent the owners of these 2005 chrysler convertible and say "yes, this is a defect and chrysler will need to compensate fairly for the replacement of these tops!!" the car I purchased was always garaged and the top is in like new condition ~ the glass delamination is a defect, not caused by wear & tear. Chrysler needs to step up to the plate!
The back window on 2005 chrysler crossfire fell out rendering the operation of the vehicle useless until repaired.
Glass convertible window on a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster has become detached from the cloth top and could fly out of the opening.
Chrysler crossfire convertible, all years. Rear window detaches from the convertible top. This is not a sudden incident, but one where the detachment is gradual. The safety aspect of this problem relates to when finally detaching completely and falling inside the vehicle, the driver distraction could easily cause a vehicle accident. If falling outside the vehicle, resulting avoidance manuvers by drivers of following vehicles could lead to vehicle accidents. My local chrysler dealer has refused to correct the problem on my fast-detaching rear window, and has instead directed me to a corvette repair facility where the repair would be accomplished at my expense. The rear window problem has been well documented on a chrysler crossfire internet forum where members describe various home fixes attempted, none with permanent results. Chrysler so far has not issued a recall for this safety problem.
I bought a used 2005 convert. Crossfire. Test drove in rain. Paid for the car in full $14000. Have had car 1 month back window is falling off. Called dealer would not help. Have put only 350 miles on car since purchase some of miles was from car being delivered. It is not safe to drive with window falling out.
2005 crossfire convertible back window must be defective, most of them come apart from the canvas and dealership won't do anything about it.
I own a 2005 chrysler crossfire limited edition convertible. Aug 23, 2010 I notice the glue seal around the rear glass dried up, which caused the rear glass to fall out and potential cause sever problems for the driver if not caught in time. This is a known manufactures defect, however, chrysler will not own up to this problem. My top is like new and it is clear to me and others this is a mfg defect in the adhesive. In my opinion, chrysler is shifting gears to the consumer and hoping the issue happens after the warranty period. I am under the mileage warranty, however, I was inform the 1st owner of the car is when the warranty begins, therefore, the car is out of warranty based on the years and not mileage! The replacement cost is $3500 for a new top and glass. We need help out here and your investigation is greatly appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Chrysler crossfire convertible 2005 rear glass has defective glue that allows the glass to detach from the canvas. If the glass breaks passengers could be decapitated. This is manufacture defect that needs to be fixed.
2005 chrysler crossfire convertible rear window glass loosened and fell out. It appears as though glue released due to heat by the way the glue was "stringing" from top to glass. Contact with local dealerships, including dealer purchased from, without relief or solution other than total replacement.
I own a 2005 chrysler crossfire convertable with 55,000 miles on it. This mornign I went to get in the car and the back window had separated from the roof and was hanging by the defrost connectors. I took it to my chrysler dealer and they said they had had a few do that. The only remidy was to replace the whole top! ($2500 !!!) it seems the heat seal adhesive used to hold the window in place is inadequate. I checked the internet and four many reports of the same problem. Is chrysler not willing to step up to the plate and stand good for their product?
The back window of my 2005 chrysler crossfire came loose from the top of the car. It was only held together by a line of glue, nothing else held it in place.the dealership only gave me referrals to where I could replace whole top.
I own a 2005 chrysler crossfire ltd. Roadster that has just reached 50k miles. The rear windshield has fallen out of the soft top and is merely holding on by the wires for the defroster. I have been told that this is a manufacturers defect but chrysler declines replacing it as a defect. I have contacted auto upholstery businesses to repair the window and was told that there is no way to repair this problem and that a new top has to be purchased which will cost me $2000 for the top and they must have the car for 10 days (include another $400 for rental car fees). Fortunately this incident occurred when the car was parked and not while I was driving for it could have ended up in worse property damage or a car crash.
Chrysler crossfire 2005 back window fell out, came unglued for no reason, requires replacement of whole top. Manufacturer's defect so insurance won't pay and chrysler corp refuses to do anything to correct. Safety hazard, unable to drive car, put top down, etc. Cost to replace at my dealership 1700.00 parts plus 700.00 labor!!!!! Help - make chrysler pay to fix!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster. The rear window that is attached to the is loose. The dealer stated that the glass adhesive was not securing the window in place as it should; yet, the entire roof needed to be replaced. Report 1958523 was filed with the manufacturer who also offered the contact $727.00 toward the estimated repair cost of $ 1,400.00. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 34,900.
My 2005 chrysler crossfire's convertible's back window is falling out from the canvas, chrysler won't repair it, they continue to refer me to upholstery companies. I am very uneasy driving around with glass dangling dangerously from my vehicle.
The rear window is falling out of my 2005 crossfire roadster convertible. It is a glued in window and the glue has failed. We were told today by chrysler that it was not warrantied and could not be repaired. The only solution they offer is to buy a new top for over $2100. This appears to be a common problem. Not only is it unreasonably expensive to remedy, it is also a safety issue. The top could easily fly out, injuring a passenger or someone in another vehicle. Chrysler should offer a reasonable solution to take care of this as it is obviously a design defect and their responsibility.
The rear window came out of my 2005 crossfire was informed this was a common problem, the only fix was to replace the top.the top is like new ,the problem is the adhesive failed. This car has been kept in a garage for years . There should be some recourse to solve this problem!
The glass from the top of my 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster sunk in as the glue from manufacturer did not hold up. It is under a maximum coverage warranty from chrysler and they still did not want to cover the repair b/c it is material. However, it is the way manufacturer made the car(with a soft top) therefore the warranty should cover the top even if its cloth b/c it is how they made it.
Back window fell out while driving down road, in my convertible chrysler crossfire 2005. Called chrysler and was no help to me. Said there was no recall on the top. So I repaired myself and now the top leaks and did damage to the wiring harness. My auto insurance paid for the water damage but will not fix the top. My extend warranty will not cover the top either. I fill that chrysler should man up and take care of this problem.
I have a 2005 crossfire convertible! I spent a lot of money for this car and now the back window is ready to fall out!!! It has separated from the drivers side completely. Im afraid the window will fly out completely and kill someone while on the highway!!!!
The rear window glass is coming out of the convertible top on my 2005 chrysler crossfire. There was less than 40,000 miles on the car when it started. Went to the dealer to get it looked at and was told that chrysler would not cover it and that my extended warranty did not cover it. This seems to be a common problem on this model car from what I have been reading on the web. With all I have been reading I would think that chrysler should be responsible and fix this issue.
My 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster the rear window is falling out of the top, I took it to daytona dodge dealer and they told me that the top could not be fixed it had to be replaced and it was a 2800.00 repair. The window is coming unglued from the top. I have searched on the internet and this seems to be a ongoing problem there are a lot of people having the same problem.
This is a complaint on a 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster that was just purchased in june 2009. I was looking in my rear view mirror on sunday afternoon and noticed a small quarter inch gap between my convertible top and my rear window. When I inspected the vehicle, I also noticed another gap that was on the left driver side of my rear window. This gap is about 2 inches wide and I can literally stick my hand on the inside of my car. It seems that the heat here in texas has melted the glue to the point that the window is becoming detached from the convertible top's canvas material. So, I contacted chrysler customer care on monday morning and they instructed me to visit a dealer to see if they could fix the window. I went to the dealership that afternoon and they told me (verbatim) "we don't bother working on this vehicle because it is too much of a hassle, we refer crossfires to an upholstery shop!" so, the next morning which was tuesday, I contact chrysler customer service again, told them what I was told at the dealership and they said "please go to a different dealership." so I went again that tuesday afternoon and this time they looked at my vehicle and said they would contact customer service and get back with me the next day. I received a call today, wednesday, saying that it is going to cost $3,000 plus tax to repair. They can't just glue the window back in, they have to replace the whole top. Chrysler also denied a goodwill replacement because it was deemed unnecessary, and my warranty just expired like 20 miles ago. The top is on back order, as I was told by the service manager at the dealership, so it could be a while before I would even be able to have it repaired. I am driving around with a half glued rear window, that can fall out and bust inside my car at any point. It is not only a hazard to me, but also to any passengers, pedestrians or motorist around me. If this should fall out while I am driving, I or someone else can become seriously injured.
I have a 2005 convertible crossfire, the back window is falling out. I took it to a chrysler dealership and was informed I needed to replace the entire top for 2,200.00. The dealership referred me to chrysler and they wanted to pay for half the replacement cost. There is nothing wrong with top and I should not have to replace a top on a 4 year old car. I believe the top should have a recall as I have been reading this seems to be a common problem. If the window came out when the vehicle was driving there could be a safety issue.
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