2004 Chrysler Crossfire: steering wheel locks up

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 Jan 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · MO

While driving car at 30 MPH just died steering locked up and no response. After sitting for about an hour and restarted. Happened again about 2 days later. Hooked up to diagnosis machine and it said it was the cam shaft possession sensor that was replaced. Car ran fine for about a week and the issue began again. Hooked it up and it said it was same part. Took part back got new one no response. Took car to dealer but machine read no problem. Changed crank shaft sensor after googling similar issues but issue still exists. We have spent several dollars on parts that do not resolve the issue. I am just thankful for the first time it happened to have not been on the highway and just on a side street close to home. We have not been able to drive the car because u never know when it may stall out and if or when it will restart. After goggling many others are having same issue and I don't know how this could possibly be safe more how no one can resolve or fix the issue. So basically paid $10,000 for a nice yard ornamnet at this time. Very frustrated and wishing chrysler would step up. Owning 3 dodge/chrysler vehicles at this time is to the point where I would never own another if this issue is not resolved soon!

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 Aug 8, 2011 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the ignition switch and steering wheel lock prevented her from starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose the failure, but stated that the ignition switch might be defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2011 · Electrical · 46,227 miles · MO

Ignition problem turning the key to start my 2004 crossfire. There are times it is taking 10 to 15 minutes to start my car. I have to keep jiggling the steering wheel and repeatedly turning the key to get it to finally turn to start my vehicle. I am seeing other complaints about the same problem and believe this is a defect that chrysler should be addressing. I also now am wondering reading the other complaints if there may be a problem with the steering lock system that will cause a problem while driving. Since I am experiencing the trouble now with starting my vehicle I don't want to have problem with this locking while driving. I will be contacting the dealership in my area to see what needs to be done to fix this issue. I believe something needs to be addressed with this because being a women I don't won't to be stranded because of this issue that I feel is a defect in the design. I don't believe at 46,000 miles I should be having this issue.

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Airbags, Steering · 22,400 miles · IN

I own a 2004 chrysler crossfire. As I was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 I made a right hand turn onto a cross street and suddenly my steering locked. I was able to stop just inches from a parked car. The steering wheel would only move slightly to the left. I exerted some force to the wheel in the left hand direction and suddenly it broke loose and became free again, at the same time the airbag warning light on the dashboard came on. I carefully drove the car to a dealer where I was informed that the clockspring had broken and jammed the steering column. The dealer says they have never seen a clockspring break on this type of car. The car is to be repaired 08/01/07, at a cost to me of $350.00, and I have requested that they give me the old parts. This car is one of very few produced and it only has about 22,000 miles on it. It scares me to think what might have happened had this occurred at highway speeds, and I would like to know if this could happen again, or if it has happened to others.