Equipment Problems of Chrysler Crossfire - part 2

Rear glass has separated from convertible top for no apparent reason.

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As I was leaving work I noted a loud rattle behind my head. I stopped to see what was causing it. The bottom of the back window had separated from the convertible top and was rattling against the body of the car. By the time I had driven the 4 miles home, the separation had spread to nearly half of the window.

The glass rear window has separated from the fabric convertible roof. I understand this is a known issue with the 2005 model and has been recalled in several states. Mine doesn't seem to be covered by the recall but I have the issue.

Woke up the this morning and discover the rear window of my 2005 Chrysler Crossfire had separated from the roof. The car only has 21,000 miles on it. The car has been garage kept in a northern state. There is no reason this should poor workmanship/ quality. Had this happened while driving it could have caused and accident. This problem has been reported by many consumers.

The rear window is slowly but surely separating from the convertible top.

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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 glass window falling out of 2006 Chrysler Crossfire convertable. The corners of the rear window started to separate from the roof material. After putting the top down and putting it back up, most of the top and corners of the rear window were loose from the roof fabric, I called the Chrysler dealership to find out how it could be repaired. They told me that a new convertible top would be needed. It could not be repaired. Chrysler dealer quoted $1,650 for the top and $1,000 for labor.

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I have a two 2005 Crossfire srt6 roadster that the rear windows have detached from the canvas and fallen out. This is the 3rd time it has occurred on both vehicles. The 1st two times the dealer/Chrysler replaced the top with a deductible payment. Of $200. Thursday, 5/14/2015 the window came apart from the canvas (3rd time ) this is a known problem in the Crossfire community. It is a potential hazard if the window flies out when the car is moving. I am in current contact with Chrysler as the initial date of service was 04/15/2005. Therefore the vehicle is 1 month out of the 10 year/100k replacement by 1 month. Under the tpa Chrysler imposed and guaranteed for only specific states. (warm weather states).

The glass rear window panel in my convertible top began detaching from the top. It appears to have been held on only by adhesive. There are a remaining 6 inches on the top that are still glued, but I am unable to drive the car for fear that this window glass will fly out and injure or damage anyone driving behind me. This is an extremely unsafe condition, and I have found that it is impossible for this situation to be repaired, an entirely new top must be installed. For a vehicle only 10 years old, with well less than 100,000 miles, this is unacceptable!.

It appears chryslet has extended their warranty on 2005 models for this very same problem. What ever fix they think they made for later models didn't work. They need to cover this safety issue.

I understand that the rear window is falling out of many of these vechiles and Chrysler is doing nothing.

Glass window adhesive failing. Glass window is separating from cloth roof. This is a common occurrence in all Crossfires. Two areas where the glue/adhesive is failing and causing unsafe conditions. Called Chrysler and was told no warranty or recall. Window could fall out and cause severe damage or accident.

When I opened my vehicle to get in, I heard something loud hitting the back panel. I then noticed my rear window had fell 3/4 of the way out and hit the back panel of my car. The adhesive on the rear window assembly failed causing the window assembly to partially fall out. I immediately left the car in park and will not drive it as the remaining portions of the window structure could come out causing an unsafe hazard to myself and others as the window may hit the driver or others on the road when it fully comes out. I onloy have 33,000 miles on the car and have had this car in my garage since the day I purchased it. This has been a problem with this vehicle since 2005, at which time Chrysler issued an 'extended warranty' which included the cost to fix this defect to those numerous 2005's who complained. However, since that year, the amount of Crossfires which were built and sent to the us has drastically decreased, which in turn, complaints decreased although nothing was done by them to fix the problem. In 2008, my understanding is that only 2000 Crossfires were built and sent to the us, of which there has been several complaints, however, Chrysler thinks the customer should take the expense of fixing their defects of using inadequate adhesive for something as important as a window. I was told the cost would be approximately $1,700-$2,400 to replace the entire convertible top, which is what they have to do to make this safe for the consumer. This presents an unsafe hazard to myself and my family and I am not happy with Chrysler's response.

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The glass rear window of my car is detaching from the convertible soft top. Having been to several Chrysler dealers over the past two years, with much difficulty finding authorized repair technicians, I did not take it immediately to a dealership. It seemed to be glued in originally so I began with my local auto body shop who referred me to a convertible top specialist. I discovered the entire top has to be replaced which is very expensive. In researching alternative options online, I discovered that this defect is very common in the 2005 model and Chrysler has extended the warranty in some cases. I reached out to Chrysler, only to discover that the extended warranty only applies to certain "warm" states, not California. I'm not sure how they made that determination of which states are warm but not covering California which is one of the warmest states makes no sense to me. After hearing the many horror stories causing injury, I have now resolved to keep my car in the garage until the top can be replaced.

While driving on the interstate, the rear window in the convertible top detached and fell out, causing the car behind me to. . . React in a very unsafe manner. The sudden wind inside my car caused a very unsafe condition. This has happened to a number of Crossfire owners. Big problem. When it detached, it ripped out the wiring for the defogger and scratched the tonneau cover.

I bought the car from id auto pensacola, FL, 850-418-8949, being told good condition, only one thing wrong, you have to stick an ink pin in the hole to place it in drive. In need of a car, single mom, and no money, he tells me to give me my old car as a trade and 1 thousand 2 hundred plus pay payments of $216 month starting of Jan 9th. Cost to me was $3667. 57 my son & I drive off the lot my son & I, I notice this car is staying n first gear I was crying afraid it was going to catch fire any given moment. . Had 45 miles to get home from the location. My son is 18, he can verify everything. I call the dealer and he told me no way was he responsible to pay for the car. And wouldn't! I said you knew you sold me a car that was a fire hazard and didn't have a good transmission! he said nothing he could do. I take the car to gulf breeze auto in gulf breeze it's about a 20 minute drive from my house driving it slow and in first gear to get it their. The car is still in the shop, I have a cost of $3745 to get it repaired. . I was told it isn't safe to drive it will catch fire with me. And it's un-fit for the road. I could cause others to be hurt as well if it caught fire. I have no means of transportation. I'm trying to get going to get a new job as private investigator have to do training down south for this new job. Son and I are walking 12 miles to the nearest store. I need help!! please someone help. I'm 56 and walking hurts, I worked hard to get this job education and all. . Me and my son will be homeless soon if I can't get to work. Plus now I'm made to pay for a car I didn't even drive a day in. Please this car is a fire waiting to happen. . You can contact gulf breeze auto at 850-433-5527 I don't have money to repair this car and I'm now without job if I can't get to work. Please!! please!! help !!.

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Rear window has detached as common with the 2005 models.

I'm "copying/pasting" someone else's words as they have described exactly what I'm experiencing! I bought this vehicle in September, 2013 and have just now experienced the following problem. I've also done an online search & came across this site w/other complaints filed! I will keep looking for other sites to file the same complaint until something is done! "I own a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire roadster (convertible). The glass in the rear window is separating from the canvas top. The top has no signs of damage in any other area. The dealer is telling me that it now needs a new top at a cost in excess of $2,000. After doing research, I discovered that this is a very common problem and appears to be a manufacturing defect in the adhesive used to connect the two pieces. There were apparently many complaints about the 2005 version of this car, so Chrysler has extended the warranty to 100,000 miles. . . And covered the replacement of the tops on those cars. For some reason they are refusing to do so on the 2007 model. I can see online that many people have this same problem with this car but perhaps enough complaints have not been filed. Please document my claim in the hopes that Chrysler will stand by their product and repair this defective roof. The car is in otherwise perfect shape and is diligently taken care of. . . . Is garaged kept. ".

I was driving on the freeway with my driver and passenger side windows down when I heard a loud clapping noise coming from the 3rd window (convertible window). The window glue has begun unsticking and the upholstery and glass were coming apart. If not for immediate corrective actions the window could have flown away and into other cars behind me.

Rear wind shield starting to seperate and fall out of convertible top. Understood there was a TSB for this for 2005, but 2006, 2007, 2008 models have the same affliction.

I onw a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. On August 29,2014 while parked at a store my backglass came unglued from the top. I was told that the entire canvas top has to be replaced. I went online and this was confirmed. I also saw numerous complaints about this issue. They say it comes unglued due to heat. My car is always kep in a garage and other than this in excellent condtion. This is clearly a Chrysler defect as they are not installing the backglass with a seal that holds up under heat. If this had happened while driving there could have been serious consequences. I & others am not sure what to do,so I hope this will be handled urgently. Thank you.

Original owner car, limited use, garage kept in California (state of purchase). Noticed that rear window in convertible top is starting to detach on one side. I'm aware that Chrysler has an extended warranty for cars purchased in certain "high humidity" states, but California is outside that coverage and so am not eligible for the warranty repair, yet I have the exact same issue.

My canvas top has separated from the glass window due to defective glue process. Not safe at all. It happened while driving on a highway doing 55mph. Window started to separate from canvas top. It I didn't hear all the air coming in and see it in my mirror it could flown out of the car into another car if I didn't quickly slow down and pull over. Very dangerous and now I have a maher bill to have it fixed. From doing some research on the internet I found that all 2005 Crossfire convertible owners have complained about the same thing an more of them everyday. This should be a recall issue before it kills someone if it hasn't already. Thanks for listening and hopefully your help with this matter.

Called Chrysler corporation about rear window separating from top. They said it would be replaced but I would have to go to a dealer for pictures and inspection. They suggested manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram rt 72 manahawkin, NJ 08050 609-597-1097. My car was inspected and pictures were takened by dealer on 8/15/14 as per Chryslers request. Invoice number chcs113759. I have a paper from dealer stating window is separating from top and will notify Chrysler with results. I received a call from Chrysler corp. Stating mine is not covered because it was not delivered in specified states. I could not understand the logic that certain states would be covered and others not when they were all made in the same locations. They problem exist on all the convertibles. I do travel and if I went by their concept to only cover states that have high temperatures what do I do when I travel to those states with the car? I ask for your help in this since this is a car manufacturers defect. It doesn't matter where you live the car has the problem in all states. Thank you very much for your assistance.

The glass rear window to the convertible became disengaged on three sides and started flapping inside the car. Took it to the dealer who told me this happens all the time and it cannot be fixed. A new top with a factory installed glass must be purchased and installed. Chrysler and the dealer refuse to except any responsibility, and want $2800 for repair. It appears that this problem has happened routinely with this vehicle and no recall has been ordered. If I drive the car the window will eventually disengage completely and possibly become a missile on the highway. It appears the glue that holds the glass to the canvas top is defective and will not hold. I would welcome contact from Chrysler with some assistance in the repair/replacement cost.

I purchased this vehicle and not long after, the rear window of the convertible top came loose. I contacted Chrysler about the issue. I've been verbally told that there was a replacement note that affected Chrysler Crossfires for 9 states. The vehicle had to be originally sold in one of these 9 states. I can't remember the 9 specifically but. . . My vehicle was originally sold in kansas (which is not part of the 9 states replacement clause), I live in mo which is covered by the replacement clause. The lady that I spoke to said that it was a humidity issue that would cause the window to unglue. . . . So, I argued that my vehicle is now registered in a state that they claimed has the level of humidity that would cause the known issue, but, she stayed firm on the fact that my vehicle was originally sold in kansas and that that state is not part of the replacement deal. . / what are my right as a consumer? I have water getting in my trunk which caused multiple electrical issues. And now, I'm stuck with the bill or keeping the vehicle as is. Thank you Chrysler.

The rear glass window on my convertible top became detached from the surrounding material. Apparently the glue holding the window on failed. I pulled over and secured it before it flew off and potentially hit another car or pedestrian. This is a previously know problem with this model for the 2004 and 2005 model years. Chrysler has issued a recall for cars with this problem in certain southern states of which I live in one texas. I contacted Chrysler today and they indicated my area was covered but not my model year. I have seen numerous complaints online about this occurring in other 2006 models. This could potentially be an extreme hazard to other autos and pedestrians.

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 willing to replace certain 2005 models based on the state they were originally sold. This makes no sense, Chrysler and the NHTSA should recall all tops produced and replace them with a top with the rear window attached with some type of improved adhesive so the risk to others is eliminated.

The back window separated from the top. My understanding is that Chrysler extended the warranty for this problem to 10 years 100000 miles but not on all of them. My car is not covered. Makes no sense that some are and some are not.

I purchased this car new in 2007 from a Chrysler dealer. Having heard after I purchased it, that there were concerns about the installation of the rear window coming loose. Armed with that knowledge, I purposely did not stress the top or window area, in fact, never had the top down as that would stress the taughtness of the window. Now, 2014 the window is coming loose. I took it to the purchasing dealer and they said there was no recourse or repair and a new replacement top would be needed but that it would probably do the same thing in time because the construction method was the same as before. This defect is well known to Crossfire owners and many of these tops have been repaired or replaced by some Chrysler dealers.

Back window in my 2005 Crossfire came out.

I purchased a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire roadster convertible used 14. 500 miles in 2//2014 this was my dream car, on 7/7/2014 me and my wife where heading out for dinner, as we approach the car something did not seem the right as we further inspected the car the back window was laying behind the two seats, we looked at each other thinking somebody must of broke into car, at this point I further inspected car it was obviously the seal let loose so we decided to dine in, after dinner I decided to google the issue, to my surprise, this was a very common problem. This has been going on since they started building the Crossfire. I was even more shocked to find out that Chrysler did not address this problem. Then I thought it must be a factory recall for a safety problem, and we didn't receive it yet seeing we just purchased the car. This issue has been eating at me so I called Chrysler to voice my concerns they express that this was not their problem. I'm glad that my wife was not driving with our grandbaby seeing that child seats face back . I was proud that the government bailed out Chrysler. But this experience is the reason they went belly up and bankrupt in the past keep your eyes on houston texas craigslist, because I refuse to own a car that endangers my family. Thanks jim shafer hou TX 832-887-3422.

As I was driving home from work, the rear convertible window dislodged from the canvas by 80%. I slowly drove the vehicle to two local authorized Chrysler dearerships for inspections. Both dealerships stated that the 1/2' of adhesive that glued the window to the canvas had deteriorated and caused the window to come loose. The second authorized dealer took photos as well as I did documenting the damage. This car is rated by daimler-benz of speeds up to 154 mph. If the window would have completely dislodged it would have seriously injured or killed anyone traveling behind me. I was appalled by the cheap quality construction and workmanship of the install of this window. I have photos documenting the quality (or lack of) of the design. I have read some articles on the internet where owners claim that they (Chrysler-daimler-benz) have replaced roofs because of this defect. I believe in the interest of safety, that these vehicles should be manditorily recalled and forced to repair these serious defects.

Chrysler extended the warranty on the 2005 model and acknowledged that the back window on the convertibles tend to come unglued and fall out. I own a 2006 model and I just got off the phone with a Chrysler rep and she said "there have been no reports" for the 2006 back window coming unglued on the convertibles so I have to pay for the repair out of my pocket and "keep good receipts" in case Chrysler decides to take ownership of it's manufacturing defect in the 2006 model. I don't understand how the same manufacturing defect can be recognized for one year and not the next. What can Chrysler produce to show that they fixed the problem with the 2006 convertibles? also, I see many people complaining that the 2006 model has the same problem with the rear window falling out so why am I the only complaint on record with Chrysler??? this is a safety issue not a cosmetic problem. Why wouldn't Chrysler want their vehicles to be safe? I was also told on the phone that there are some things that are maintenance issues that are the responsibility of the owner. I never thought in a million years that I it would be my responsibility to ensure all the windows stayed on the car!!!!.

The back window is falling away from the convertible top. The adhesive is not holding the back window in place.