KNOWN FAULTS · Chrysler
Known faults for the Chrysler Crossfire.
2003–2008 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 3.2 V6 (Mercedes) (Petrol)
Auxiliary water pump, oil leaks and electrics on the CrossfireCooling
- Engine / equipment
- Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 (Mercedes engine), also the SRT-6
- Period mentioned
- 2003–2008
- Symptoms
- Coolant loss; on the SRT-6, the supercharger cuts out and the car loses power; leaks from the rocker cover and sump; failing windows and locks.
- Possible cause described
- What Car? considers the Mercedes 3.2 durable if serviced. TrueDelta owner logs record repeated auxiliary water-pump replacements (the SRT-6 intercooler pump fails in the heat), oil leaks and crankshaft-sensor failures.
- Check for the garage
- Watch the coolant level; on the SRT-6, check the supercharger pulls when hot; look for oil under the engine; ask for the history and whether the Takata airbag recall was done.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
What Car?: used Chrysler Crossfire Coupe reliability (2003–2008)TrueDelta: Chrysler Crossfire engine problems
View full entryEngines for this model
- 3.2 V6 (Mercedes)Petrol