Adhesive holding rear window in place began to separate from convertible top. Other crossfire owners have reported total failure. This is a significant safety issue if/when the rear window completely separates and detaches from the vehicle and poses a hazard to others I.e., pedestrian, motorcycle riders, etc. All the tops were produced by the same manufacturer (karmann) although chrysler is only willing to replace certain 2005 models based on the state they were originally sold. This makes no sense, chrysler and the federal safety agency should recall all tops produced and replace them with a top with the rear window attached with some type of improved adhesive so the risk to others is eliminated.
2006 Chrysler Crossfire body complaints
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I purchased this car new in 2007 from a chrysler dealer. Having heard after I purchased it, that there were concerns about the installation of the rear window coming loose. Armed with that knowledge, I purposely did not stress the top or window area, in fact, never had the top down as that would stress the taughtness of the window. Now, 2014 the window is coming loose. I took it to the purchasing dealer and they said there was no recourse or repair and a new replacement top would be needed but that it would probably do the same thing in time because the construction method was the same as before. This defect is well known to crossfire owners and many of these tops have been repaired or replaced by some chrysler dealers.
As I was driving home from work, the rear convertible window dislodged from the canvas by 80%.I slowly drove the vehicle to two local authorized chrysler dealerships for inspections. Both dealerships stated that the 1/2' of adhesive that glued the window to the canvas had deteriorated and caused the window to come loose. The second authorized dealer took photos as well as I did documenting the damage. This car is rated by daimler-benz of speeds up to 154 MPH. If the window would have completely dislodged it would have seriously injured or killed anyone traveling behind me. I was appalled by the cheap quality construction and workmanship of the install of this window. I have photos documenting the quality (or lack of) the design. I have read some articles on the internet where owners claim that they (chrysler-daimler-benz) have replaced roofs because of this defect. I believe in the interest of safety, that these vehicles should be mandatory recalled and forced to repair these serious defects.
I have a 2006 chrysler crossfire and the I notice the rear window started detaching from the top, contacted dealer, with no help, contacted the chrysler corp. No resolution, they informed me that my VIN number did not warrant , me getting my back window fixed , although the 2005 had a recall on the rear window, I informed them that the car was created in that same year but sold as a 06, they cared less about my problem. Thanks chrysler for your great concern, about your customers not!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the rear windshield became detached from the convertible top on the driver and passenger's sides as well as the bottom. The windshield was only being held by the top portion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire convertible. The contact stated that the rear windshield became detached from the convertible top. The vehicle was taken to both the dealer and a private mechanic, who both stated that the failure was caused by the adhesive used to attach the windshield. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide assistance with repairs. The failure and current mileage was 31,960.
The rear window just fell out on its own while parked. It came from factory with rear window glued to the convertible top and the glue did not hold.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that rear the window detached from convertible top. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
The convertible top rear glass window fell out of the top, I have been told it is not covered under my chrysler 8 year 80000 mile warranty but they have a recall for the 2005 crossfire's and only in certain states. If this window blows out running 70 MPH down the freeway someone could be injured or killed. They sent me to a repair shop to have it re-glued at my expense. I called and tried to get chrysler to fix this the right way but was refused any satisfaction.
When I purchased my vehicle in december 2007, I did not had any major problems. Until... On or about the first of june, 2012, I parked my car and noticed that the rear window had come a part from the convertible top. Since I had not been in an accident, I began to research online to see if other consumers had experienced this window issue. Site after site, complaint after complaint was read. With so many people experiencing this problem without a suitable response or solution to its consumer, this has become a serious problem, a defect that must be resolved and the cars should be recalled. The potential to endanger lives far outweighs any other consideration. When someone buys a convertible, one doesn't expect to be driving along and the glass comes flying down and out. It's not safe! The only repair solution is the entire top must be replaced (costing upwards of $2100) due to no negligence of the consumer. If I have read these complaints, I'm certain that chrysler has as well. Years of this problem has persisted. Still poor production of this same product and no recall by chrysler. The company hasn't skimped on the sales prices on this vehicle. I don't expect it to take shortcuts when it comes to consumer safety. Why should the consumer suffer loss of safety and welfare? I humbly ask that these vehicles be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire. The contact sated that the vehicle was a convertible and the glass that was attached to the convertible top separated due to a defective seal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 49,000.
The rear window is falling out of the convertible top on my 2006 chrysler crossfire. The factory and dealership refuse to make I good, saying it is "normal wear" and that the top needs to be replaced! The original rear window in my uncle's 1958 impala is as secure as the day it was installed, so I reject chrysler's claim of "normal wear"! There are thousands of similar complaints on the internet: why does the government not require chrysler to fix this valid and persistent safety issue?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire convertible. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH she heard a knocking noise. She realized that rear window on the ragtop was detaching. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her to either replace the ragtop or take the vehicle to an upholstery shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 26,000.
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