2004 Chrysler Crossfire Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,060miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, 6% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,060 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 own a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. As I was driving through the city yesterday 07/30/07 I made a right hand turn onto a cross street and suddenly my steering locked. I was able to stop just inches from a parked car. The steering wheel would only move slightly to the left. I exerted some force to the wheel in the left hand direction and suddenly it broke loose and became free again, at the same time the airbag warning light on the dashboard came on. I carefully drove the car to a dealer where I was informed that the clockspring had broken and jammed the steering column. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197999, filed 2007-07, 22,400 miles“After driving 30 miles without problems engine stalls. Attempts to start it failed but when key is in on position not start position starter engages. Attempted several times and each time key turned on starter engaged even without clutch depressed which is normally required, even in gear with clutch released starter engaged. Have yet to get engine started tho condition continues. Towed car home to my shop where im investigating this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10608437, filed 2014-07, 153,000 miles“While driving car at 30 MPH just died steering locked up and no response. After sitting for about an hour and restarted. Happened again about 2 days later. Hooked up to diagnosis machine and it said it was the cam shaft possession sensor that was replaced. Car ran fine for about a week and the issue began again. Hooked it up and it said it was same part. Took part back got new one no response. Took car to dealer but machine read no problem. Changed crank shaft sensor after googling similar issues but issue still exists. We have spent several dollars on parts that do not resolve the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559286, filed 2014-01, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. While attempting to turn left at 15 MPH, the steering wheel turned, but the wheels continued forward. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel for approximately fifteen seconds and then stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 44,120. The consumer stated when the vehicle was first towed to dealer was also unable to start the vehicle with the keys. The consumer stated the vehicle was released on the september 21, 2007 and driven no less than 25 miles and the malfunction happened yet again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203985, filed 2007-09, 44,120 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
50 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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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