Common problems by part
Chrysler Crossfire body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 2,299 MOT tests · Updated
At 18 years, 4.0 in 100 MOT tests of the Chrysler Crossfire failed on body and structure, against 8.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,299 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 92 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 4 ages from 17 to 20 years, 7,418 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended., 0.9 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
4.0 fails per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 8.7 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 18 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Chrysler Crossfire body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1,557 | 3.2 | 8.3 |
| 18 | 2,299 | 4.0 | 8.7 |
| 19* | 2,092 | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| 20* | 1,470 | 4.4 | 9.2 |
All first-use years of the Chrysler Crossfire pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the body and structure at 18 years
Fails
- Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.: 0.9 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: mounting defective: 3.8 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.8. Exhaust system mounting defective MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: mounting defective.
Check one Chrysler Crossfire, not the average
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Body and structure on rival models
- Mazda MX-5 body and structure problems: 5.3 per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 4.0 for the Chrysler Crossfire (21,375 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz CLK body and structure problems: 2.4 per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 4.0 for the Chrysler Crossfire (16,271 MOT tests)
- BMW Z4 body and structure problems: 1.9 per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 4.0 for the Chrysler Crossfire (11,911 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Chrysler Crossfire have more body and structure problems than other cars?
4.0 in 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 8.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 2,299 MOT tests).
How common are Chrysler Crossfire body and structure problems?
4.0 in 100 MOT tests at 18 years failed on body and structure, against 8.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,299 MOT tests).
What is the most common Chrysler Crossfire body and structure fail?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 18 years: Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (20 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 7,418 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare