Re: Class Action Lawsuit
I dunno. Let me put it this way. I would definitely take part in a class action suit over the rear window coming loose if someone could successfully get it started.
Do I see it happening at this point? Not really.... The fact is, as much as I like my Crossfire and as much as I know other enthusiasts on this forum do -- it's just realistic admitting that the interior is of sub-par quality in many respects.
Look at all the people who have problems with that goofy cup-holder, and all the ashtray/coin trays that won't stay shut or get stuck closed. Look at all the driver side interior door pulls that just break right off when someone goes to shut the door. The "sticky ignition key" that eventually jams and won't turn comes to mind too. And lately, I'm hearing of a lot of issues with cracks developing in the plastic rear panel behind the seats. I can tell you, that too, is a design flaw, caused by them not stopping the power seats from sliding or tilting far enough back so they start pushing on it. (I always have to caution passengers not to push their seat all the way back until it stops.) IMO, the issues with the seat heaters failing is another design flaw. (People who get in the car and kneel on the seat wind up cracking the seat heater wires. They should have been better protected.) The rear glass falling out due to poor adhesive is just another one of these "screw ups" that rears its head with time.
I spent the $2100 or so to have a really good quality replacement top installed by a local auto top and upholstery shop and the rear window is clearly of much better design. It's actually sewn into a pocket all the way around, instead of being glued in place. I'm angry my rear glass fell out and it cost me so much to address the issue .... but I also realize I got what I paid for, considering what it was replaced with and the labor involved to do that job properly.
I still only have 64,000 miles or so on my 2005 SRT-6 roadster, but that doesn't change the fact it's an 11 year old vehicle now. Many places will tell you 10+ years of service isn't that bad for a convertible top anyway. So it's going to be an uphill battle getting Chrysler to do any more than they have with this issue, IMO. They basically dislike the Crossfire anyway as a mistake they wish they never agreed to partner with Mercedes and build.