2004 Chrysler Crossfire Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 46%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, 46% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the interstate and engine suddenly cut off and I had to push it to the side of the road, I could have been rear-ended easily. There was no power and engine would not turn over, only electronics would light up and engine fan would run at a high rate of speed.I do not understand why Chrysler/mercedes would not have a recall on this yet. Apparently it is the rcm module that has bad solder points so I have heard. Very dangerous that this is happening to a vehicle with under 100k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315654, filed 2020-03, 98,000 miles“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 ) .”
NHTSA complaint #10504907, filed 2013-03, 60,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10480944, filed 2012-10, 80,000 miles“My car was on the highway and it shut down. No warning. No check engine light on prior to the car shutting down while driving 60 MPH. When I attempted to turn it on all of the loaner lights would turn on. Including the air, radio,windows etc. I tried to get a jump and nothing happened. Called for a tow truck and as soon as it showed up it cranked up. This has happened again after turning off my car and trying to start it again but nothing happens. I've heard of this happening with crossfires and it's unbelievable that there has not been a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910968, filed 2016-10, 80,000 miles“Ever since I have had my Chrysler Crossfire the ignition cylinder has given my problems, key will not turn in cylinder, not even to position one! And this happens of a daily basis. After a few tries to jerk the steering wheel it will turn on but not the last time and took it to the dealership and they said $1250 to repair the cylinder and that may not fix the problem. Have talked to many Crossfire owners and they all have had to same issue, why is this not a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10421350, filed 2011-08, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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