general problems of the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - part 2

Convertible rear window detaching from fabric top. Seems to be manufacturers defect. No option for repair except to replace entire top at cost of $3000 - $4000 for parts & labor. Seems to be numerous Crossfire owners with same issue. Chrysler not covering under warranty or helping to defray replacement cost.

Half of the back window of my 2005 Chrysler Crossfire has come unglued and is dangerous to drive the car as the glass may blow out. The car has approx 10k miles and is in mint condition and this should not occur.

The rear window came unglued from the convertible top while driving down the highway. If the defroster cable had not held the window would have flown out, and could have seriously harmed other motorists. Chrysler knows of this issue and has issued TSB 23-035-11 which acknowledges the defect and will repair it, but only for cars sent to certain dealerships. This should be fixed on all 2005 Crossfires. The vehicle is now undriveable and has to have the entire top replaced.

The 2005 (only) Crossfire converible has a faulty seal bonding the backglass to the top causing it to become dislodged from the top traveling or parked. Chrysler is aware of the defect calling it a "trim" piece. A vehicle traveling on the expressway or highway lossing its' backglass is not a trim but a dangerous defect that must be recalled. Models after 2005 had this defect corrected.

I have had my car since 2006 however I have not been able to drive because the ignition switch doesn't turn. I would get it fix out of pocket but I only have 33,000 original miles on it, and I don't think a car that has this little of miles should have this kind of problem.

Rear window mounted in the convertible top breaks loose and falls. It could have been worse had it come loose at a higher speed, but in the end the major issue is now the large hole allowing water into the inside of the car. Chrysler has acknowledged this issue but only if the car is originally sold in certain states. This car has been in those states almost the entire time it has existed, but because it was sold in California originally it is deemed not covered.

Rear window adhesive failed and rear window glass started to become detached from convertible top.

Driving appox. 35 mph when I started to hear a knocking noise from the rear. Looked back to see rear glass on convertible top had become detached on the bottom of glass. Had to wedge a part in between glass and body to hold glass in place. Now not driving the car because of the safety concern and the $2100 quoted to fix it. Can't afford at this time.

Purchased Crossfire in California in December of 2012 with 45000 miles on it. Commencing January 2013, rear glass commenced coming detached from canvas convertible top. Condition continues and is a dangerous situation for both passengers and drivers behind car. If glass breaks loose it could cause serious bodily harm. Chrysler is very well aware of the situation and has paid to repair the vehicles on a sporadic basis. Their last comments to me was due to my vehicle being first delivered in California, it was exempt from the recall for eight southern states. This is quite perplexing as the vehicles are identical, with the same problems. Only in different states. I have just learned that they replaced the top on a vehicle in chicago. Clearly not one of the states named in the south. I would like them to honor what they are doing all over the country. Perhaps it is because they probably sold the most of these vehicles here in California. They are also excusing themselves from doing repairs because the cars were never climate tested in California. If not, they are relying on testing done on the mb slk. An identical vehicle. Please help me get my vehicle repaired under the warranty extended to so many others.

My rear window is separating from the convertible canvas top. I contacted Chrysler as there is an extended warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles: NHTSA sb 23035-11 rev a. I was told the NHTSA was for vehicles delivered only in certain states. What does the state have to do with a faulty adhesion problem? after a number of emails and phone calls Chrysler has turned down the request. Concerned there is a danger if the window comes out on the highway.

I am one of those affected by the rear window falling out of the Chrysler Crossfire. At first they offered to get me a new top for $700. Goodwill they said. I told them I couldn't afford it. They wound up rescinding the offer and refused to help me at all. I try to reglue the window but it falls out again. I am in NJ which is not one of the states they were helping people in. Please have Chrysler recall all Crossfires for this known problem. Thanks.

The rear window fell out. I had it repaired but the window fell out again. As a result of the window falling out, the real defroster no longer works.

Noticed water leaking through rear glass in convertible top after washing car upon inspection ascertained rear window glass is separating from top due to failure of adhesive. No resolution yet from dealership.

Back window fell out while in motion on street.