Wiper problems of the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - part 1

Rear convertible window fell out sitting in driveway on a hot day 85 degrees f. I had to glue it back in temporally to keep outside elements out.

All of a sudden my rear window in my Crossfire convertable came out. I cannot put my top down or drive as rain will come in. I was told this has been an issue with car. How do I get it fixed now ? crystler dearlships say they do not service this model anymore. So what can I do and can you help?.

The entire right half of the rear window dettached from the convertible top while I was driving at highway speed, and started banging against the top. This vehicle has always been stored indoors and not exposed to rain or snow.

Vehicle was stationary and the rear window fell out. It is a convertible with approximately 33,000 mi. Parked in garage year round.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, the rear windshield fell out without warnng. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was an unknown issue and told the contact not to call the NHTSA, to allow the matter to be handled between the contact and the manufacturer. The contact called the joe cecconi's Chrysler complex dealer (716-297-5800, located at 2380 military rd, niagara falls, NY 14304) and was told that the failure was not a known issue. The technician stated that such a failure could only be age related wear and tear of the vehicle, and high humidity temperatures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. Fe.

Car was sitting in the driveway and back glass fell out and broke we had replaced this top once with our money as Chrysler and NHTSA wouldn't do anything about it this car has had recalls on this problem of the glass falling out and the glue failures but it seems only certain cars are repaired this car has been kept in a garage since the new top was installed and we took it out for a few days and the glue let loose what will it take to get Chrysler or NHTSA to fix this.

Rear windshield completely separated from top in late (oct)2010. It was replaced and has completely separated again. I am so upset. This is dangerous and costly. I also have issues with car alarm going off while operating vehicle. I have contacted crysler and have not been offered any assistance.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a loud wind noise and the rear window separated from the convertible top. The top was closed at the time and the failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that defective glue used was by the manufacturer and the convertible top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not offer any further assistance. The contact was informed that a technical service bulletin was issued, but expired last year. The contact stated that he did not receive the technical service bulletin. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the rear window fractured and became loose from the hedges. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

The rear window fell out of the convertible top due to poor installation and adhesive used.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the rear window detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

2005 Crossfire convertible top back glass defective factory used adhesive came mostly separated from top. The part glass still had adhesive tore top. I had it glued but entire top needs replacing. Glass came loose while parked. The design and adhesive should have been better product. I have had other convertibles here in mississippi and never had this happen. Chrysler should replace all these tops. Back glass reglued with window-weld. It not perfect now because glass tore top when fell out. Love the car hate the top. Hope they will stand behind their name.

Rear window fell out while driving, recently purchased vehicle so did not know about extended warranty that was offered extending to 2015. Can not find replacement .

During a heavy summer rain/windstorm the rear window became mostly detached and fell inward into the car while driving on an interstate.

Rear window fell out of convertible top.

During a severe rainstorm the rear window glass detached from the convertible top allowing severe flooding of the interior of the vehicle causing various electrical failures to occur. This sudden and unexpected event caused an emergency stop in traffic that could have resulted in an accident. The residual damage from this event affects rear window visibility and electrical failures that involve the operation of the locking system, the anti fog rear window capability and other electrical systems in the rear part of the vehicle which I cannot access because of the inoperative top and trunk.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact observed that when the top of his vehicle was down, the rear windshield would detach from the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

I came outside to find that the rear window of the convertible top had come loose and was laying on the rear deck being held to the fabric in 1 small place. The car had been parked outside for 1 day. Luckily it didn't fall out while I was driving, potentially shattering the glass near my head. Until the car is repaired it is unusable in foul weather due to water running in the passenger compartment.

I came outside and found the rear glass of the convertible top had came loose from the fabric. The car was not being driven but just fell out on it's own.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler cross fire. The contact stated that the rear window separated from the convertible top. He stated that the failure occurred prior to his purchase of the vehicle two months ago, but the original owner did not bother to report it. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure but was told that the VIN was not in recall. The failure mileage was unknown. The mileage at the time of this complaint was 49,000. The VIN was not provided. Fe.

Rear windshield started falling out of the convertible top while car was sitting in the garage. Would have been dangerous if it came out on the highway.

Rear window has started to separate from the top due to glue failure.

The rear window in has become unglued and fell out. Chrysler has been getting calls and having major issues with this issue. They will do nothing to help.

Rear window fell out completely in the middle of a thunderstorm with my wife driving. The window happened to fall inside the vehicle but it could have caused an accident if it had fallen outside the car. She was lucky that the window did not fall on her and we only got wet.

My rear window is coming undone from the convertible top as is the case with numerous other 2005 Crossfire roadsters. I tried to call Chrysler care as there is a TSB sb-23035-11-reva to replace the top as well as extended warranty x31 through Chrysler to replace the top both require the back glass to be separating or falling out. Chrysler care advised that they were unable to help(on two separate phone calls) and suggested I go to the dealership for them to look at it. I printed both the TSB and the letter sent by Chrysler about the extended warranty and headed to the dealer. The service rep advised that I would need to pay $139 just for them to look at a problem caused by manufacturers defect. Ridiculous! a number of Crossfire owner have gotten their tops replaced without a problem. I don't feel that I should have to pay for a diagnosis of a known problem for which I was sent to the dealership.

My rear window has started to separate from the convertible top my car was parked and has not been driven suddenly I looked at my car and I noticed my rear window has started to separate from my convertible, I've called Chrysler customer service who was very very rude and not helpful I've called carmax austin, carmax houston, team Dodge Chrysler huntsville and they all told me they could not fix my car I was referred to a marvin yacoub with Chrysler corporation he has not returned my phone call nor emails this is a safety issue and it should be fixed!! Chrysler should be responsible my car is a 2005 convertible and they are telling me still I'm in texas that's ridiculous that they cannot fix my car this is a dangerous dangerous situation! Chrysler needs to step up to plate.

I bought this car with only 26000 miles on it the back windshield separated from the car at only approximately 34000 miles and still currently hanging there. Called Chrysler and they refused to fix, said car was shipped to some dealer up north, so it does not qualify to be fixed? additionally, I only have 40000 miles on it now and the key and fob, as well as locks no longer work, the car shuts off by itself while driving down the highway, the lights flash on the dash at all times.

Came out of a store to find the rear window of my wife's 2005 Crossfire convertible had become unglued along both sides, the bottom & all but the middle edge of the top. We found where Chrysler had a recall on the 2005 roadster (which I am willing to bet uses the same adhesive) but the dealer said it is not covered by the recall. Confirmed this Chrysler customer service.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire roadster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear window became detached from the convertible top. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 56,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire roadster. The contact stated that the rear window glass became partially detached from the vehicle where the convertible top met with the structure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000. Kmj.

Rear glass window separated from convertible top.

Rear window detached. Nhtsa has Chrysler TSB on file for same exact defect, issued by Chrysler in 2011, specifying 10 year/100,000 mile warranty extension. Chrysler restricts their remedy to only vehicles first sold in alabama, florida, georgia, louisiana, missouri, north carolina, south carolina, tennessee, and texas, despite the fact that all of these cars were imported from the same source at the same time. There is no difference in the product defect that has occurred nationwide. The NHTSA must force Chrysler to help all affected owners! what Chrysler is doing is just so wrong! please help us! updated 05/12/14.

This serves as an addendum to our (and many others') complaints. The Chrysler TSB that you have on file, only lists the affected systems as "visibility", and it calls for repair (?) when it actually specifies replacement as the only recommended remedy, at a typical cost of $2,500; to be provided or reimbursed to a small select group of owners, even though this failure continues to occur nationwide. This is absurd. We should note that the term "structure" as an "affected part" no longer appears in your e-mail complaint form (we wonder why?) all modern convertible roof tops and windows are intended and designed for safe, long term use in any expected driving conditions, thus the use of dot approved safety glass and electronic rear window defrosters, especially when conditions require the roof top to be in the "up" position. The negative results of any window detachment, visibility, stability of the vehicle, safe reaction by the driver, weather protection, electrical malfunction etc. , both immediate and potential long term, in a case where the vehicle must still be driven any unknown distance unprotected from whatever conditions possible, may well prove catastrophic and must be considered completely unacceptable by any standard, especially that of our u. S. Government. Your publication (dot hs 808 795) states: "similarly a person may. . Petition (request) NHTSA to hold a hearing on whether a manufacturer has reasonably met its obligation to notify and/or remedy a safety defect or noncompliance with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. If the petition is granted, a hearing is held to assess the matter and decide what corrective action should be taken. If the petition (request) is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the federal register". At the very minimum, Chrysler had an obligation to notify all of the potential (& inevitable) failure! please help.

The rear glass window in the convertible soft top has come unglued and is falling out. This is a severe issue with this make of car and Chrysler refuses to repair or replace it. At one time, Chrysler agreed to extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years or 100,000 miles but only to Crossfires that were shipped to certain southern states, such as south carolina, georgia, florida, tennessee, alabama, mississippi and texas. They feel only the cars that are in these warmer climate states will be affected. My car is a 2005 model that I purchased as a used vehicle from Chrysler dealership in July 2012, who did not tell me about this problem and refuse to repair or replace the top. It was shipped to mi in 2005 and then was registered in SC in 2006. My feeling is all of the affected cars should be under warranty as it's a manyfacturer defect. Now I will be responsible to pay an additional $2,300 for a new top that will eventurally have the rear window fall out again. Google this problem and you will see it's nationwide if not worldwide. A class action lawsuit needs to be started against Chrysler and mercedes.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear window detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the window was a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was not available.