...know what's really awesome? When you just wash and wax your all black 2005 coupe, and one bug hits the window. So, you hit the washer button, which releases a torrent of blue solution. This spray ends up drying instantly on your car, which then has about a billion water spots all over the midsection of the car.

It's almost as fun as polishing the wheels, taking a trip around the block, and noticing that a fresh layer of brake dust thicker than Jared before all those sub sandwiches has already settled in.

 

I have to admit - I don't like the way the wipers clean the windshield either... I keep a bottle of Windex and a roll of Paper Towels handy!

 

So far my Crossfire has been the most solid and squeak rattle free car I've ever owned. Even more so than my 91 Porsche and 91 535i BMW which is nuts because the Bimmer especially is built like a King Tiger. I'm very impressed with the quality so far except for one thing...........The cheesy speaker grills. :|

But I've only had my car two months and its been a joy, I hope it stays that way.

 

So there is a TSB to replace the cup holder? That sounds great...the storage bin would come in handy since I have no place to put my sunglasses...have to check this out.

 

Is a TSB a service bulletin? So i would not be charged?

 

Gee, I am sorry to hear of these problems... I have about 15,000 less miles than you on my Crossfire, but have not had any of those issues at all. It appears that they can be addressed by your dealer.

Good Luck and get those things fixed. They are covered under your warrantee.

 

I bought my XF used with 31k on it. So far the only noticeable problems are; CD player non-functioning (it's getting replaced Monday at the dealer), Cup holder does not latch, O2 sensor went bad, drivers window leaks a bit when washing the car.

 

TSB=technical service bulletin

They should be performed by your dealer free of charge if your car is still under warranty.

 

same thing here, 6k miles when i bought it used 2 months ago. Cupholder does not latch, sensor had to be replaced, radio face dim and cannot read it and the back hatch does not always latch tightly and therefore it rattles. I am experiencing a clicking in my steering column too.

Love the car but there are things that were not simply designed very well. Paid $102 dollars today for a oil change. But i hear that is the going rate.

 

I have a clicking in my steering wheel. I brought it too the dealer and they said it was some sort of gear. They ordered a new one and I'm now waiting for them to call me and tell me they have the part. I also had my BAS-ESP light come on which requires another part.

 

Hey where do I find the TBS on replacing the cup holder with a storage bin? I have had my Xfire about 4 months everything ok. Had new radio put in right after I got the car. No problems so far, I just love the little Xfire. Still getting a lot of looks where ever I go.

 

I just took my xfire to the dealer tuesday. Here is what was to be fixed:

1. Replace both headlamp housings (Both leak moisture).
2. Fix short in driver's side interior map lamp.
3. Replace driver's side rear view mirror (Excessive rattling to the point that I couldn't even see behind me).

These are the only problems I have had. I believe the mirror rattle was probably caused by me but the dealer doesn't know that. I'm am very upset with the dealer (not where I purchased the car) right now. I made an appointment a week in advance and listed the problems. The service manager even came out and noted what was wrong. When I came in for my appointment on tuesday (a week later) the dealer wasn't ready at all. My rental car was not waiting for me, which it should have been. And the parts were not even ordered yet, leaving my car stuck there until monday! On top of everything else, I can't even drive the rental car I was given because I'm only 19 and the age limit is 25. I think the dealer should have given me a car off their lot since I couldn't drive their rental. I'm now stuck driving my parent's 97 Jeep GC that is the family's winter beater. My mom is lucky enough to drive the Dodge Ram that was provided by the Premium plan. Sorry for the long post, just venting some anger.

Oh, on a side note. I just received a Owner Convenience package from the dealer I purchased from. It includes FREE oil changes every 3K for 24K miles. I still can't figure out why I got eight free oil changes that I didn't pay for. Heck, the dealer lost money by selling me the car for 22K!

 

Yours is not the only one falling apart.

I bought mine new in March 2004 and had only minor problems until the temperature dropped in October. At that time it started to lurch to the right every time the right front wheel lost traction (potholes, manhole covers, wet paint stripes) and the driver's door popped open about 3/8 of an inch as soon as the car started to move. Shortly after that the driver's window started hanging up on the drip rail every time the door was closed.

I think what is wrong is that some of the spot welds holding the body structure together have failed. The reason I think that is the problem is that the car changed shape with changes in temperature. When it was 72ºF the top of the driver's window cleared the bottom of the drip rail by about 1/8 inch. When it was 10ºF the driver's window overlapped the drip rail by about 1/8 inch.

I suspect that a lot of the people who have wind noise and door rattling problems have doors that are not closing properly due to this problem. When the car was new you could hold a straightedge (ruler or credit card) horizontally across the gap between the door and the rear quarter panel and it would touch both. Now (after several dealer attempts to fix the problem) a straightedge held against the door clears the rear quarter panel by more than 1/8 inch which means that the rubber seals between the door and the body are not touching. This was made clear to me on a mild winter day when I opened the door to leave work and found an icicle had grown across the door seal.

I have made nine trips to four Chrysler dealers attempting to get these problems fixed. I have repeatedly e-mailed Chrysler, the only result of which was a phone conversation with the local service representative during which I was treated scornfully and told that Chrysler would not reimburse me for the car. I have called the owner of the chain of dealerships I bought the car from who told me to contact the Better Business Bureau's arbitration board (which Chrysler does not participate in). I have sent in the card included in the manual for customers who feel that they have bought lemon cars (per Goodenough's recommendation) and have received no response.

Something to think about; the door rattling around in it's frame contains an air bag designed to counteract the force of a fatal side impact by cushioning your head with an equal and opposite force. What happens if the rattling door's impact against the frame triggers that airbag?

 

I'd be interested to know what kind of mileage you guys have on the clock when you start having problems?

 

About 6,500 miles when the problems mentioned started.

 

Go to this site to find the TSB's: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr.../tsbsearch.cfm

 

yeah it's definitely alot of clicking no matter which way the wheel is turned. I'm suppose to have it checked out this week. I had a handful of things that need to be addressed. They did replace a cam sensor about 2 weeks ago. My engine light came on and would not go off. Sometimes the car would not start and would take a couple of tries before revving up. Since they replaced the sensor it's running smooth. I'm sure each year they will tweak out some of these flaws. It's still a sexy looking sleek car and a smooth powerful ride. I love it.

I did get black and constantly cleaning it. But i love all the colors especially the blue.

 

My window glass hangs on the rubber during cold temps, but would not go as far as saying the whole car is bending in cold temps. It is merely the rubber hardens during the cold temps and doesn't allow the glass to slide under it very easy.

 

I'm interested in #2. How did they fix it? I assessed a sort of short in the lamp too, same side. Sometimes the driver side lamp doesn't light. When I touch or hit it, then it's on. First I thought it was because I changed the bulbs and broke something while doing. Yesterday I removed the whole element to see what could be the reason. I didn't remark any damage visible.

Thanks

For the topic: I have now 12000 km (7500miles) and apart from some little things no big issues.
- Headlight condensation: fixed
- Wind noise: fixed (well as best as they could)
- Rear latch rattling: waiting for replacement, displaced rubber bumpers
- Fuel intake plastic thing loosen: removed, waiting for replacement
- Seatbelt housing rattling: being fixed soon

 

The map light just started flickering off and on last night when I turned it on...

I have also noticed the breaks pulling left or right - regardless if it's dry or wet pavement. It can be quite concerning at times as it will pull about a foot off my driving line. Any ideas on this one?

I have 11k on my car now - no other problems though.