Chrysler Crossfire headlights problems

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Body, Lights · 6,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler crossfire. The contact stated that the field of vision was limited because the plastic covers on the head lamps were severely fogged up. The contact also stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle while still under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. *tt

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Visibility · 89,500 miles · NC

Backing out of a parking space, I saw a sudden movement through the rear view mirror. I heard a thump. I slammed the brake and got out thinking I'd hit a child or maybe a dog. Much to my relief, there wasn't anyone or anything behind my car. I got back into my car and let my heart rate slow down and began to back out again. It was almost dark. I waited for a car to pass. Lit by their headlights I noticed that the view out of the window seemed different. I couldn't see the lines of the wires in the rear window defroster. I turned and saw that the rear window had fallen out and was laying down almost flat just behind the safety bars located just behind seats. I pulled forward and discovered that only the bottom of the window was still attached by the adhesive that is supposed to secure the window to the convertible top. I had purchased a 5 year, 100,00 mile extended warranty from chrysler. I contacted them and was informed that the top was not covered. The reason I purchased the extended warranty was because the salesman stressed the expense of replacing a convertible top. I paid 2,595.18 to the local chrysler dealer to replace the top at my expense. I was charged 165.00 for part #5140795aa. That part is a "key", (wrench), used to install or remove the top which was supposed to have been included with the vehicle. It wasn't. I received my "repaired" vehicle on 10/31/13. At 35 MPH the top looked like a tent flopping in the wind. It began pouring rain before I got home. The tension straps had been cut to remove the top. The seals around the windows were so misaligned that the pockets on the inside of the doors were drenched with everything in them as well as my wife and me. I took the car back and demanded a loaner vehicle. I received one. I didn't receive my repaired vehicle until after feb 20, 2014. The top still isn't properly installed.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Lights · 100,000 miles · TN

The headlights become very pitted and foggy and cause it hard to see while driving at night.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

The ignition has locked up and will not turn, also the headlight coverings have turned very cloudy limiting sight distance when driving at night, in the rain, at dusk, and dawn, and during fog.

Filed Jan 20, 2010 · Lights · 34,000 miles · NJ

Late model cars of all makes have these clear plastic head lamps that turn discolored and yellow and do not illuminate properly after a few years and are very expensive to replace. The auto manufacturers should be able to make a headlight that lasts for a very long time, not 4, 5 or 6 years. How come tail lamps and directional light do not have this problem?

Filed Jun 10, 2009 · Lights · 20,000 miles · TX

Headlight lenses cloudy and crazing. Dealer refused to replace under warranty. District manager refused to replace under warranty. Later directed dealer to polish lenses. Made them worse. Later offered 50-50 cost share. A. My cost would be in excess of $500.00 and b. Car is still under warranty and is apparently a manufacture defect. Numerous other owners have had their lights replaced by dealers, appears to be no hard and fast rule. District manager is trying bullying tactics. He has never seen the car, even though I tried on several occasions to meet with him. He is unapproachable and incommunicado to anyone outside of the dealer. I have photos. I gave a photo to service manager to attempt to get this resolved. District manager has not replied.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Lights · NY

The "clear" cover over the projection headlights assembly and yellow signal light has become severely clouded/faded particularly on the upper half of the cover. The signal light is becoming obscured behind the cloudiness. The car has very little mileage and the defect is not the result of road debris damage (rocks/sand). No repair was made because the dealer blames the manufacturer for denying claim, and the manufacturer says it is up to the dealer to perform the work and place a claim. I believe it to be a defective product because I have compared the lens on my car to other vehicles of the same make and model (some of which were older and had much more mileage) and yet are in better condition than the one on my car.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Visibility · 9,000 miles · NY

Plastic lens covers on head lights has faded to a point where light performance has degraded.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Lights · 250 miles · AL

Headlamp case - condensation inside is forming inside the head lamp casing - I have placed photos of the problem at this url link for your viewing: http://photos.imageevent.com/firebase/videos/small/head-lamp-case-l-s.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/firebase/videos/small/head-lamp-case-r-s.jpg chrysler's district manager claims there is no problem and has refused to perform any type of repair or fix. This could cause the automobile to become unsafe during a heavy rain.