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Chrysler Crossfire VIN Check

NHTSA holds 616 owner complaints on the Chrysler Crossfire from 135 production runs; the worst run has 34, the typical one 4.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 616 complaints · 135 runs · 2004–2008 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Crossfire run is 1C3AN65L85X (2005 builds) with 34 complaints, 7.4× the typical run. Structure problems make up 27% of reports; 2005 is the worst model year at 6.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Crossfire model years 2007–2008.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler Crossfire has 135 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 25% of every Crossfire complaint on file.

FIG.01·Chrysler Crossfire — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1C3AN65L85X••••••200534——
1C3AN65L65X••••••200533——
1C3AN65L45X••••••200530——
1C3AN65L15X••••••2005301—
1C3AN65L95X••••••200529——
1C3AN65LX5X••••••200528——
1C3AN65L75X••••••2005241—
1C3AN65L35X••••••200521——
1C3AN65L05X••••••200519——
1C3AN65L25X••••••200515——
1C3AN65L55X••••••200514——
1C3AN69L94X••••••200411——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 123 Crossfire runs has 11 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 20 Crossfire VINs so far, most often 2004, 2005, 2006 builds; 7 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler Crossfire the gap between build years is 3.7×: a 2005 car draws 6.7 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.8.

FIG.02·Chrysler Crossfire — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20082.43615—
20071.85128—
20062.86222—
20056.7380574
20045.487163
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2005 at 6.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.8.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 27% of everything Chrysler Crossfire owners report: Structure, 204 of 616 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Chrysler Crossfire — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Structure204——
Visibility156——
Visibility/wiper120——
Unknown Or Other89——
Electrical System88—1
Air Bags546—
Engine19——
Power Train18——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Chrysler Crossfire; the 1 below cover build years 2007 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Chrysler Crossfire — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
16V081000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2007–2008
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

16V081000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2007: 9 years on the road before the recall.

The Crossfire against its rivals

The Crossfire draws 4.6 complaints per production run; the Nissan 350Z 3, the Saturn SKY 4.6 and the Pontiac Solstice 5.6.

FIG.05·Chrysler Crossfire VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Chrysler Crossfire6161354.61.1%
Nissan 350Z50217034.6%
Saturn SKY4621004.62.8%
Pontiac Solstice6511175.64%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 616 reports on the Chrysler Crossfire, 1.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Chrysler Crossfire — complaint severity
OutcomeChrysler CrossfireAll vehicles
Complaints filed6161,115,966
Involved a crash7 (1.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (0.3%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1258,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 81% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler Crossfire share of that is 616 complaints over 135 runs, 0.06% of everything on record.

Everything on the Chrysler Crossfire
Recalls9 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems708 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices236 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2004–2008

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Chrysler Crossfire VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 616 NHTSA complaints from 135 Crossfire runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Crossfire production run has the most complaints?

1C3AN65L85X, a 2005 build, with 34 complaints. The typical Crossfire run has 4.6.

Which Crossfire years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2005 is heaviest at 6.7 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.8.

Does the Crossfire get more complaints than the Nissan 350Z?

Yes: 4.6 complaints per production run for the Crossfire against 3 for the Nissan 350Z.

How many Crossfire complaints involve a crash?

1.1% of 616 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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