2004 Chrysler Crossfire: won't start

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · FL

I was driving down the interstate and engine suddenly cut off and I had to push it to the side of the road, I could have been rear-ended easily. There was no power and engine would not turn over, only electronics would light up and engine fan would run at a high rate of speed.I do not understand why chrysler/mercedes would not have a recall on this yet. Apparently it is the rcm module that has bad solder points so I have heard. Very dangerous that this is happening to a vehicle with under 100k miles. It has happened before and left me stranded a couple times, and this time it would not start at all so I had to get a tow truck to tow it 27 miles home. If this happened to a new driver or elderly person this could have been very dangerous. I can't even imagine what would have happened if this happened while I was on a road trip or driving through atlanta or something.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Electrical · 80 miles · NC

The ignition the car will not start and should have been recalle

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Electrical · 141,000 miles · FL

Car shut down in traffic would not start turn ignition dead. Had to have car towed after 45min to and hour started. Broke down in city street traffic. Very scared on going traffic (stop)

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Engine · 114,326 miles · GA

I was driving home on the highway from work and my car suddenly shuts down tried to crank it, but nothing happens all the lights and radio comes on, but the engine doesn't start. Hasn't been cranking for over a little over two weeks now. This is very dangerous could have caused a wreck to harm me or other parties. This needs to be looked in further.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Engine · 118,000 miles · VA

I was driving 70 MPH on i81 when my 2010 chrysler crossfire simply stopped running. I was beside a truck with one in front and 3 behind. Barely made it to the side of the road and caused a lot of breaking and honking. The 5th time this has happened, and was extremely dangerous.... The crossfire does not start after the engine stalls and the steering wheel locks up. I'm amazed that I made it out alive each time. Have spent $1800 trying to have it fixed but the chrysler dealership doesn't know what the problem is. This is ridiculous

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 23,000 miles · MD

At 50 MPH on a maryland state highway, the engine unexpectedly shut off resulting in the vehicle coasting to a stop in the traffic lane (there was no shoulder). Fortunately, I was not struck by another vehicle, but it was dark and vehicles coming over a small hill and slight curve had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The engine would crank and start briefly and then sputter to a stop. Or, it would just crank and not fire or not crank at all. I was eventually, with assistance, able to push the vehicle off the roadway into a residential driveway. I had the vehicle towed to my residence for further diagnosis. The vehicle would later start and run normally for a short period, but then was plagued by a large list of issues to include: malfuncitoning indicator lights illuminated - brake light, brake wear indicator, traction control, stability control; p0600 data link loss code; vehicle not shifting out of park; speedometer not working, etc. Eventually, the engine would no longer crank at all. All issues were remedied by replacing the relay control module (rcm) - a part that was, and still is, manufactured by stribel. This part has know issues related to poorly soldered connections that cause no-start conditions or cause the vehicle to stall while operating. The rcm is also plagued by failure of the internal relays (engine control, fuel pump, traction control, secondary air pump) themselves which may be hastened by overheating as a result of the poor solder joints. If it has not already happened, someone is going to be seriously injured or killed when their chrysler crossfire (or any one of a number of mercedes benz vehicles utilizing the same stribel relay) stalls due to this widely know defect and is struck by another vehicle.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · 114,500 miles · UT

Early september my son experienced problem with vehicle that resulted in the car not starting when he attempted to start it at his university parking lot. All electrical worked in car (windows, radio, etc), but there was no indication of power to starter when key switch was activated. Car was towed to the purchase dealership and a repair was completed. Pulse control module was replaced on 9/12/15. Net search & dealer indicated this was an issue previously seen in this make/model/year. 10/2/15, while driving approximately 70 MPH the car suddenly stopped running. The car was successfully pulled over to the right side. Driver was my son and he was on a major interstate with heavy traffic. Roadside service came to signal vehicles of stranded vehicle. When key was turned after event, there was no start. Electrical (power windows, radio, etc worked without incident. There was no starter motion when key was turned was only result. App. 40 minutes later the auto started like normal with no apparent issues. Car was driven home. 10/5/15 drove vehicle two times, 23 miles each with no issue. 10/7/15 drove vehicle to work (23 miles) no issue. On return trip, experienced same issue. I had completed interstate driving, and was at the exit stop light in line, when car stopped running while idling at app 21 miles into return trip from work. Folks behind me assisted pushing the vehicle to side of road. Same symptoms. Key doesn't result in start. Waited 25 minutes and car restarted. Car was returned to repair site, but they were unable to replicate the failure. Car is currently returned to me on 10/15/15 and I will continue to drive it to try to establish additional factors for problem. Concerned about risks due to other driver reactions due to risk of power loss while driving. Will attempt to use less traveled routes in my attempts to replicate.

Filed Oct 25, 2013 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · OK

Steering wheel locks, ignition will not work (car won't start accessories won't work) will need tow truck to move vehicle. Cost for repairs 1400.00 which included new key, new ignition cylinder. Virtually dead in the water wherever you parked it.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

I'm the owner of a 2004 chrysler crossfire. My car will not crank-up anymore because my key will not completely turn. I called for a locksmith and he informed me that my key cylinder needs replacing and only a chrysler mechanic (approx. $1200) should repair it. I've found that this is a common trend with all of the chrysler crossfires, 2004-2008. I believe this to be a manufacture defect and warrants an investigation and recalled.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact sated that the ignition failed and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who located the failure at the ignition housing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mielage was 112,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2011 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Engine · 24,000 miles · AR

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.