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. *TR
2004 Chrysler Crossfire
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Crossfire years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire are substantially higher than the model-year median of 41.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
91 reports with mileage · 18 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
50 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE IGNITION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE IGNITION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
IT BEGIN NOT STARTING,SO I HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED,OIL CHANGES,BATTERY CHECK,FUEL FILTER CHANGE,CRANK SENSOR REPLACED, TO FIND OUT WHEN THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED,I HAVE A WIRE HARNESS DEFECT,I HAVE CALLED ALL OVER TRYING TO GET THIS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF,BUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS CAR,2004 CROSSFIRE HAS ALL MERCEDES BENZ PART…
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IT BEGIN NOT STARTING,SO I HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED,OIL CHANGES,BATTERY CHECK,FUEL FILTER CHANGE,CRANK SENSOR REPLACED, TO FIND OUT WHEN THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED,I HAVE A WIRE HARNESS DEFECT,I HAVE CALLED ALL OVER TRYING TO GET THIS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF,BUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS CAR,2004 CROSSFIRE HAS ALL MERCEDES BENZ PARTS AND I REALLY BELIEVE THIS IS VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF IN THE MIST OF THE DRIVE,ITS VERY DANGEROUS, NOT ONLY TO ME DRIVING,BUT TO PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAY AS WELL. I WISH THE CHYRSLER OR MERCEDES DEALERS WOULD COME TO AN AGREEMENT TO RECALL AND FIX THE PROBLEMS OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT GOOD BUSINESS AT ALL. *TR
STEERING WHEEL IT LOCK AND WHEN I WANT TO START THE CAR , THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WILL NOT MOVE . IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED . THE FIRST TIME WAS TWO YEARS A GO ( YEAR 2010 ) WHEN I HAD 30000 MILES ON THE CAR , AND I HAD TO BUY A NEW ASSEMBLY ( THE LOCK-CYLINDER HOUSING , IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER , SWITCH AND THE KEY . ) N…
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STEERING WHEEL IT LOCK AND WHEN I WANT TO START THE CAR , THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WILL NOT MOVE . IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED . THE FIRST TIME WAS TWO YEARS A GO ( YEAR 2010 ) WHEN I HAD 30000 MILES ON THE CAR , AND I HAD TO BUY A NEW ASSEMBLY ( THE LOCK-CYLINDER HOUSING , IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER , SWITCH AND THE KEY . ) NOW THE DEALER TOLD ME I NEED A NEW IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND MAYBE A NEW KEY AGAIN ) . *TR
DRAIN PIPES DO NOT DRAIN WATER, CAUSING THE RAIN, CAR WASH, OR ANY EXCESS WATER TO DRAIN INTO THE CAR. ABOUT 2 GALLONS ENDED UP ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD. VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION HOUSING, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A NEW KEY WOULD ALSO BE REQUIRED. THE MA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION HOUSING, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A NEW KEY WOULD ALSO BE REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
I'M THE OWNER OF A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. MY CAR WILL NOT CRANK-UP ANYMORE BECAUSE MY KEY WILL NOT COMPLETELY TURN. I CALLED FOR A LOCKSMITH AND HE INFORMED ME THAT MY KEY CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACING AND ONLY A CHRYSLER MECHANIC (APPROX. $1200) SHOULD REPAIR IT. I'VE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON TREND WITH ALL OF THE CHRYSLER…
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I'M THE OWNER OF A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. MY CAR WILL NOT CRANK-UP ANYMORE BECAUSE MY KEY WILL NOT COMPLETELY TURN. I CALLED FOR A LOCKSMITH AND HE INFORMED ME THAT MY KEY CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACING AND ONLY A CHRYSLER MECHANIC (APPROX. $1200) SHOULD REPAIR IT. I'VE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON TREND WITH ALL OF THE CHRYSLER CROSSFIRES, 2004-2008. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION AND RECALLED. *TR
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RESTART.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD LOCK SPORADICALLY, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD LOCK SPORADICALLY, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,824.
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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