Common problems by part
Chrysler Crossfire steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 2,299 MOT tests · Updated
At 18 years, 1.3 in 100 MOT tests of the Chrysler Crossfire failed on steering, against 3.9 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), 30 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 4 ages from 17 to 20 years, 7,418 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 18 years: 2,299 for the Chrysler Crossfire
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
1.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 3.9 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 18 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Chrysler Crossfire steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1,557 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| 18 | 2,299 | 1.3 | 3.9 |
| 19* | 2,092 | 1.7 | 4.1 |
| 20* | 1,470 | 1.6 | 4.2 |
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 steering at 18 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 3.0 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.7. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt: 2.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.2. Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (MOT minor defect)
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
Check one Chrysler Crossfire, not the average
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Steering on rival models
- Mercedes-Benz CLK steering problems: 3.3 per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 1.3 for the Chrysler Crossfire (16,271 MOT tests)
- BMW Z4 steering problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 1.3 for the Chrysler Crossfire (11,911 MOT tests)
- Porsche 911 steering problems: 0.6 per 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 1.3 for the Chrysler Crossfire (10,680 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Chrysler Crossfire have more steering problems than other cars?
1.3 in 100 MOT tests at 18 years, against 3.9 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 steering problems?
1.3 in 100 MOT tests at 18 years failed on steering, against 3.9 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,299 MOT tests).
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