Model year guide

2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2008 Chrysler Crossfire — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Chrysler Crossfire at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints39
Combined18–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Chrysler Crossfire recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V081000 · 11/02/2016

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic…

Fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-63…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Chrysler Crossfire common problems

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2008 Chrysler Crossfire MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,225
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Chrysler Crossfire costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,125
Fuel only$21,125
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Chrysler Crossfire trims & engines on record

Trims
Limited
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl

2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles on record

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2008 Chrysler Crossfire — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, visibility/wiper, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire get?

The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.