Rear window detached while sitting in garage in tennessee. Purchased in kentucky as the 2nd owner. Has only 32500 miles on vehicle. Apparently a common problem. Had to replace ignition three years ago at only 28,000 miles. Another commonly reported problem. Pitiful with well-cared for vehicle.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire body complaints
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Car was sitting in the driveway and back glass fell out and broke we had replaced this top once with our money as chrysler and the federal safety agency wouldn't do anything about it this car has had recalls on this problem of the glass falling out and the glue failures but it seems only certain cars are repaired this car has been kept in a garage since the new top was installed and we took it out for a few days and the glue let loose what will it take to get chrysler or the federal safety agency to fix this
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud wind noise and the rear window separated from the convertible top. The top was closed at the time and the failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that defective glue used was by the manufacturer and the convertible top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not offer any further assistance. The contact was informed that a technical service bulletin was issued, but expired last year. The contact stated that he did not receive the technical service bulletin. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The back window in the convertible top is unattached and if driven, it could fly out and hurt someone harm or even to another car.
I came outside to find that the rear window of the convertible top had come loose and was laying on the rear deck being held to the fabric in 1 small place. The car had been parked outside for 1 day. Luckily it didn't fall out while I was driving, potentially shattering the glass near my head. Until the car is repaired it is unusable in foul weather due to water running in the passenger compartment.
On my way to work having just passed several cars, traveling @70+ miles/hr. On the interstate, I noticed wobbling & the loss of control & immediately moved to the right lane & steered towards the right shoulder of the highway, thanking god for no accident. I put the gear in~park~turned the ignition switch off & checked the exterior to notice my newly purchased rear passenger tire was prematurely blown(recently purchased tires). I called a tow truck(2nd time this march month because it wouldn't crank in my driveway): upon their interstate arrival, I learned that the electronic control system/engine had shutdown with an 'inability to put the car in neutral gear or any gear in order for them to tow it. This is the 3rd time the engine has locked like this. The car has been in the shop for 8(eight) months now since march 23, 2015 & the chrysler mechanics are in 'awe' as it seems to be irrepairable. I have been without transportation since march, 2015. Chrysler company, please help me with this dangerous problem: I & others could have been killed on the interstate & I have been towed three times because the electronic stability shutdown, but this has been the longest & worst. In the past, I have had the hood-ceiling, ignition switch replaced & before this, I was about to have the silver outside window borders replaced. There has to be a recall on this electronic system just shutting down while I am in the midst of driving as this being the 3rd time shutting down & I do have a new battery, therefore that is not the problem. Help! Help! Help! [note: crossfire in shop 8+ months/ I am without my car! Please let me hear from you concerning this serious & dangerous matter! It is the mercy of god that there was no accident during the rush/work morning traffic on the interstate, monday, march 23, 2015. Help! Please!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. When the contact approached the vehicle, the rear window detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the entire convertible top needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Called chrysler corporation about rear window separating from top. They said it would be replaced but I would have to go to a dealer for pictures and inspection. They suggested manahawkin chrysler dodge jeep ram rt 72 manahawkin, nj 08050 609‑597‑1097. My car was inspected and pictures were takened by dealer on 8/15/14 as per chryslers request. Invoice number chcs113759. I have a paper from dealer stating window is separating from top and will notify chrysler with results. I received a call from chrysler corp. Stating mine is not covered because it was not delivered in specified states. I could not understand the logic that certain states would be covered and others not when they were all made in the same locations. They problem exist on all the convertibles. I do travel and if I went by their concept to only cover states that have high temperatures what do I do when I travel to those states with the car? I ask for your help in this since this is a car manufacturers defect. It doesn't matter where you live the car has the problem in all states. Thank you very much for your assistance.
My back window on my soft top was plugged out while am driving on motorway and I was able to hear the window coming out of the material its really dangerous how did they desinged it to be hangging like that
Rear glass has separated from convertible top for no apparent reason.
While driving on the interstate, the rear window in the convertible top detached and fell out, causing the car behind me to...react in a very unsafe manner. The sudden wind inside my car caused a very unsafe condition. This has happened to a number of crossfire owners. Big problem. When it detached, it ripped out the wiring for the defogger and scratched the tonneau cover.
I understand that the rear window is falling out of many of these vehicles and chrysler is doing nothing.
My rear window is separating from the convertible canvas top. I contacted chrysler as there is an extended warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles: the federal safety agency sb 23035-11 rev a. I was told the federal safety agency was for vehicles delivered only in certain states. What does the state have to do with a faulty adhesion problem? After a number of emails and phone calls chrysler has turned down the request. Concerned there is a danger if the window comes out on the highway.
I was driving approximately 55 MPH and the rear convertible window detached from the top. It appears that the adhesive no longer holds the window to the convertible top. This is a safety hazard that should be fixed by chrysler but it is not covered.
My canvas top has separated from the glass window due to defective glue process. Not safe at all. It happened while driving on a highway doing 55mph. Window started to separate from canvas top. It I didn't hear all the air coming in and see it in my mirror it could flown out of the car into another car if I didn't quickly slow down and pull over. Very dangerous and now I have a maher bill to have it fixed. From doing some research on the internet I found that all 2005 crossfire convertible owners have complained about the same thing an more of them everyday. This should be a recall issue before it kills someone if it hasn't already. Thanks for listening and hopefully your help with this matter.
Convertible rear window detaching from fabric top. Seems to be manufacturers defect. No option for repair except to replace entire top at cost of $3000 - $4000 for parts & labor. Seems to be numerous crossfire owners with same issue. Chrysler not covering under warranty or helping to defray replacement cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while the convertible top was open, the rear glass windshield became detached from the vehicle. Additionally, water entered the vehicle through the windshield and caused the main computer to fail. The contact stated that the failure caused the headlights, the tail lights, and the brake lights to fail intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the convertible top needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Glass back window falling out of convertible top and chrysler is refusing to fix there manufacture defect. This is a safety hazard to the driver of the car and other vehicles on the road.
I just bought this car. The cup holder is stuck in the vertical position right where my elbow goes when controlling the shifter thus making it difficult and possibly dangerous to do so. I went on the internet to investigate this issue and found hundreds of complaints from crossfire owners of all years about this very thing. Chrysler will do nothing about it including just disconnecting the spring on the cup holder so that it will stay down. The fix is over $300 if you get chrysler to do it, and they install the same defective part again. Not a good fix. I think it is dangerous, very distracting while driving.
My back window is starting to peel away from the glue which holding it in, and I heard. It's been recalled to replace the top.
Noticed water leaking through rear glass in convertible top after washing car upon inspection ascertained rear window glass is separating from top due to failure of adhesive. No resolution yet from dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear window detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the window was a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. The consumer stated the defect was the adhesive that held the rear glass to the convertible top. The top was constructed of excellent quality german canvass. The glass detached and was tethered to the top solely by the wire connecting the rear glass defroster, and there was nothing holding the glass to the vehicle. Updated 10/31/13
Half of the back window of my 2005 chrysler crossfire has come unglued and is dangerous to drive the car as the glass may blow out. The car has approx 10k miles and is in mint condition and this should not occur.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the rear windshield became detached from the convertible top. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but they refused to assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 69,000. The current mileage was 73,000.
Rear glass window separated from convertible top.
Purchased crossfire in california in december of 2012 with 45000 miles on it. Commencing january 2013, rear glass commenced coming detached from canvas convertible top. Condition continues and is a dangerous situation for both passengers and drivers behind car. If glass breaks loose it could cause serious bodily harm. Chrysler is very well aware of the situation and has paid to repair the vehicles on a sporadic basis. Their last comments to me was due to my vehicle being first delivered in california, it was exempt from the recall for eight southern states. This is quite perplexing as the vehicles are identical, with the same problems. Only in different states. I have just learned that they replaced the top on a vehicle in chicago. Clearly not one of the states named in the south. I would like them to honor what they are doing all over the country. Perhaps it is because they probably sold the most of these vehicles here in california. They are also excusing themselves from doing repairs because the cars were never climate tested in california. If not, they are relying on testing done on the mb slk. An identical vehicle. Please help me get my vehicle repaired under the warranty extended to so many others.
The adhesive fastening the rear window to the convertible top let go and the glass has fallen in to the vehicle.
The rear glass of my 2005 chrysler crossfire convertable detached from the top and fell out suddenly at 65 MPH. The only thing that saved it from causing possible injuries was the rear glass heater wiring. The car is garaged and only driven maybe one day a week.
When traveling down the highway I noticed that the glass rear window on my convertible 2005 chrysler crossfire roadster had become partially ( only 6 inches where attached at top of glass ) unattached from the canvas top and was hitting against the body when I would hit a bump. When I got home I did an internet search about how to fix it, and found that this is a common problem with the crossfire rear window of this model year. I called the dealer at that time and they said it was not covered. I had the window glued back but it has sense delaminated again. Now I see chrysler may have been planning this fix for some time?
Rear window on my rag top has come unglued have read were a lot of other crossfires rag tops have the same problem. This is a defect that chrysler needs to fix at no cost.
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