WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE TOP UP THE REAR WINDOW FELL LOOSE FROM FAILED ADHESIVE. CHRYSLER HAS MADE REPAIRS TO 2005 MODELS WITH THE SAME FAILURE AND REFUSED TO FIX 2006. SAME DESIGN SAME PART SAME DEFECT. *TR
2006 Chrysler Crossfire visibility problems
moderate 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
THE REAR GLASS WINDOW HAS FALLEN OFF FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP POSING A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AS CHRYSLER RECALLED 2005S FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT NOT THE 2006. I HAVE FOUND ONLINE THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD FALL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,300.
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 W…
2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN IT RAINED HE HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE O THE ROAD BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT RUN FAST ENOUGH TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM. *JB
CAR IS STATIONARY AND THE REAR WINDOW IS SEPARATING FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
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. *JB
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. WIT…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 37 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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