NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2004–2008

Chrysler Crossfire recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 404 owner complaints for the Chrysler Crossfire, covering model years 2004 to 2008. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (189), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
404 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2004–2008)

most complaints: 2005 (189 for that model year)
top component: Structure (99 complaints)
latest recall 16V081000 (reported Feb 11, 2016)

5 complaints reporting a crash (1.2%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (0.2%)
11 complaints reporting an injury (2.7%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chrysler Crossfire complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 189 of 404, or 46.8%. Next come 2004 (109) and 2006 (41). The fewest are for 2008, with 27 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chrysler Crossfire complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chrysler Crossfire complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2004	109	4	1	8
2005	189	1	0	3
2006	41	0	0	0
2007	38	0	0	0
2008	27	0	0	0
All model years	404	5	1	11

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chrysler Crossfire components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 99 complaints (24.5% of all 404), followed by Electrical System (89) and Visibility (78).

Components named most often in Chrysler Crossfire complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chrysler Crossfire complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Structure	99	24.5%
Electrical System	89	22.0%
Visibility	78	19.3%
Air Bags	52	12.9%
Visibility/Wiper	47	11.6%
Unknown or Other	42	10.4%
Engine	22	5.4%
Power Train	19	4.7%
Steering	11	2.7%
Tires	11	2.7%
Exterior Lighting	10	2.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	7	1.7%
Suspension	6	1.5%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	5	1.2%
Equipment	3	0.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chrysler Crossfire recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Crossfire, newest first. The only campaign, 16V081000, covers model years 2007 and 2008.

1 recall campaign

Chrysler Crossfire recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 16V081000
Reported Feb 11, 2016
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model years 2007–2008
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chrysler Crossfire questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler Crossfire have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Chrysler Crossfire, covering model years 2004 to 2008. The campaign, 16V081000, was reported on February 11, 2016 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Chrysler Crossfire model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 189 of the 404 complaints in NHTSA’s file (46.8%). The next are 2004 (109) and 2006 (41). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chrysler Crossfire complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 99 complaints, or 24.5% of all 404. Electrical System (89) and Visibility (78) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chrysler Crossfire?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chrysler dealer.

How many Chrysler Crossfire complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 404 complaints, 5 report a crash, 1 a fire, 11 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chrysler models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chrysler VIN decoder with every Chrysler model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chrysler Town and Country 1995–2018 · 47 recalls · 12,966 complaints
Chrysler Pacifica 2003–2027 · 43 recalls · 6,984 complaints
Chrysler 300 2004–2023 · 37 recalls · 4,923 complaints
Chrysler 200 2010–2018 · 16 recalls · 4,182 complaints
Chrysler Sebring 1995–2013 · 36 recalls · 2,833 complaints
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001–2010 · 9 recalls · 2,523 complaints
Chrysler Concorde 1995–2004 · 12 recalls · 1,567 complaints
Chrysler 300C 2005–2017 · 2 recalls · 1,258 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.