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2006 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Coupe 5AT

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2006 Chrysler Crossfire – front Unverified
Photo: 2007 Chrysler Crossfire Special Edition Roadster in Blaze Red Crystal Pearl, front right (Queen Street 2025) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Crossfire (2004–2008); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2007 Chrysler Crossfire Special Edition Roadster in Blaze Red Crystal Pearl, front right (Queen Street 2025) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Chrysler Crossfire 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Chrysler Crossfire roadster burgundy FL side by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster, rear left, 07-13-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Chrysler Crossfire drivers cockpit by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Coupe 5AT is a 215-hp 3.2-liter V6 coupe with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $35,370 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 215 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 229 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Crossfire measures 159.8 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,084 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$35,370 ($57,020 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.2L SOHC 18-valve V6, 90-degree, twin ignition
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower215 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque229 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Redline6,000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, two intake + one exhaust valve per cylinder, roller rocker arms
Bore and Stroke89.9 x 84.0
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port electronic
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic with AutoStick
1st Gear3.95 (36 mph **)
2nd Gear2.423 (59 mph **)
3rd Gear1.486 (96 mph **)
4th Gear1 (142 mph **)
5th Gear0.833 (171 mph **)
Reverse3.147
Final Drive3.27
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded premium — 91 Octane (R+M)/2
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionUpper and lower A-arm independent with coil springs, gas-charged shocks, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFive-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shocks
Turning Diameter32.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.8 x 1.1 in (300 x 28 mm) vented
Rear Brake Disc10.9 x 0.35 in (278 x 9 mm)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7.5 in
Wheels Rear19 x 9 in
Tires Front225/40ZR18
Tires Rear255/35ZR19
Dimensions & Weight
Length159.8 in
Width69.5 in
Height51.5 in
Wheelbase94.5 in
Front Track58.8 in
Rear Track59.1 in
Ground Clearance4.9 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,084 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)54% / 46%
Interior
Headroom Front36.9 in
Legroom Front42.7 in
Shoulder Room Front52.7 in
Hip Room Front53.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2006 Chrysler Crossfire 2-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler CROSSFIRE.

74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler CROSSFIRE

Owner Complaints

74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler CROSSFIRE (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure37
Visibility24
Visibility/Wiper22
Unknown Or Other9
Exterior Lighting3
Air Bags1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 1, 2020 · Structure
“THE REAR GLASS WINDOW FALLS OUT OF THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS IS CHRONIC WITH MOST CROSSFIRE ROADSTERS. EASILY INVESTIGATED AND VERIFIED. IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE MOVING…”
Nov 7, 2019 · Unknown Or Other
“I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE BACK WINDOW BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CANVAS. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST COMPLETELY FELL OUT.”
Jun 25, 2019 · Structure
“REAR BACK GLASS FALLING APART FROM CONVERTIBLE TOP WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE”
Apr 24, 2019 · Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
“I WAS DRIVING THE CROSSFIRE ONE EVENING AND IT SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OFF AS WELL…”
Jun 1, 2018 · Visibility, Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR GLASS WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF TOP AND FELL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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