DecodedCarsChrysler Crossfire
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.2L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (164)
The 2008 Crossfire in brief
The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is a two seaters offered with a 3.2L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 160 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,060 lb (Limited 2dr Coupe RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway), 13% better than the 2008 two seaters average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Chrysler Crossfire has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (79), visibility/wiper (71), structure › body (53).
2008 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 270 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Crossfire compares
The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is a two seaters offered with a 3.2L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 160 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,060 lb (2dr Coupe RWD /Limited).
2008 Crossfire pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 Crossfire
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Saturn SKY | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Nissan 350z | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Shelby Mustang GT | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →