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2004 Chrysler Crossfire

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Crossfire.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is a passenger car built on Chrysler's ZH platform, pairing a 5-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined, while its engine sump takes 6 quarts of 0W-40 API oil with filter. Across the model's 2004–2008 complaint history, this inaugural year logged 109 owner complaints — centered primarily on the electrical system and accompanied by zero recalls — placing it well below the 434-complaint peak of 2005 yet still notably above the 39 recorded in 2008. That trajectory suggests the Crossfire's most pressing reliability concerns emerged after the launch year, making the 2004 a comparatively measured entry point for anyone assessing the platform's overall track record.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 580 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68025192AA. Note the factory engine oil filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, thermostat and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 580 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-40ZR18; REAR: P255-35ZR19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	68025192AA discontinued · alt 05080242AA
Engine air filter	05098424AB
Fuel filter	05097052AA
Spark plug	05098167AA discontinued
Battery	BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades	05189812AA discontinued · alt 05189813AA
Serpentine belt	05097758AA
Thermostat	05099341AA discontinued · alt 05098918AA
Cabin air filter	05101438AA discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	160.2 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	94.9 in
Curb weight	3060 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.3 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Crossfire of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2004 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	Coupe 3.2L V6	6.30 sec	14.80 sec	215 hp	RWD
2004	Coupe 3.2L V6	6.50 sec	14.80 sec	215 hp	RWD
2004	Coupe 3.2L V6	6.70 sec	14.74 sec	215 hp	RWD
2004	Coupe 3.2L V6	6.70 sec	14.90 sec	215 hp	RWD
2004	Coupe 3.2L V6	7.10 sec	15.18 sec	215 hp	RWD
2005	SRT-6 Roadster 3.2L Supercharger V6	4.80 sec	13.40 sec	330 hp	RWD
2005	SRT-6 Coupe 3.2L Supercharger V6	5.10 sec	13.50 sec	330 hp	RWD
2005	SRT-6 Coupe 3.2L Supercharger V6	5.40 sec	13.90 sec	330 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 0W-40 API engine oil, 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 0W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt w/ filter
Manual Transmission Fluid	Lubricant meeting MB Sheet 236.2

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	26 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	81 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	164 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.5 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.97 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	580 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	54.0-60.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10-16 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	85 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 41 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.023 in / 0.3 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

11 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

4.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

4 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

148 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	37 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	60-70 degrees.	60–70 degrees
4	60-70 degrees.	60–70 degrees
5	18

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 18,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Driveshaft Flex Disc (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (torque)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

As the debut model for the generation, the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire recorded 109 federal complaints, a moderate figure that sits well below the anomalous 2005 peak of 434 complaints but above the later, stabilized years of 2006 (74) through 2008 (39). The complaint trend across this generation reveals a sharp spike in 2005 followed by a steep decline, while federal investigations and recalls only emerged later in the run (2007-2008), suggesting long-term issues took years to surface. For the 2004 model specifically, the electrical system is the dominant concern with 31 complaints, followed by the power train (9) and engine (7); however, the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. With zero recalls and zero investigations against it, the 2004 model relies heavily on its 48 Technical Service Bulletins to address early production quirks rather than mandatory safety interventions. Consequently, the 2004 Crossfire's position before the generation's worst complaint spike makes it a viable used buy, provided you thoroughly inspect the electrical system and verify that relevant TSBs were properly addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

109

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04’05 ’06 ’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 109 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System31

Power Train9

Engine7

Tires6

Air Bags6

Structure5

Unknown Or Other4

Electrical System,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 48 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S2008000168	2020-10-30	Power Train	Convertible Switch Lamp Flashes When Attempting To Operate The Power Convertible Top…
S2008000168	2020-10-30	Structure	Convertible Switch Lamp Flashes When Attempting To Operate The Power Convertible Top…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 6 qt w/ filter ZH-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 68025192AA Engine air filter 05098424AB Fuel filter 05097052AA Spark plug 05098167AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Crossfire take?

6 qt w/ filter of SYNTHETIC 0W-40 API MEETING SPECIFICATION MB229.3 OR MB229.5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Crossfire have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Crossfire get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.