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2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Crossfire.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is a ZH-platform passenger car that pairs a 5-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 8.5 quarts of 10W-30 API oil with filter to return an EPA-estimated 19 city and 25 highway mpg. When contextualized within the model's 2004 through 2008 lifespan, this model year represents a significant reliability turnaround from the 2005 peak of 434 complaints. With just 39 total owner complaints—focused primarily on airbags and accompanied by a single recall—the 2008 sits as the lowest-complaint year of the generation, meaning researchers will find it to be the most statistically stable iteration of the Crossfire.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 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 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05102907AA. 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engine oil filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, thermostat and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 · 700 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05102907AA discontinued · alt 68025192AA
Engine air filter	05098424AB
Fuel filter	05097052AA
Spark plug	05098167AA discontinued
Battery	BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades	05189813AA discontinued · alt 05189812AA
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.

4.8–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2005 SRT-6 Roadster

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
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
2005	Limited Roadster 3.2L V6	6.90 sec	14.90 sec	215 hp	RWD
2005	Limited Roadster 3.2L V6	7.10 sec	15.30 sec	215 hp	RWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · MS-8985 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.5
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · MS-8985
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	8.5 qt w/ filter
Manual Transmission Fluid	Lubricant meeting MB Sheet 236.2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	148 ft-lbs
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

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 Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Gap	0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.87 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 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
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	41 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.023 in / 0.3 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.999 in / 0.29 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 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

4 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15

7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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 18,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Driveshaft Flex Disc (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.

The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire sits at the tail end of a generation that saw its highest complaint volume in 2005 (434 complaints) before a steady decline to just 39 complaints in 2008—the lowest of any model year. However, the investigation trend tells a different story: 2008 ties 2007 with two investigations, the highest count in the generation, while recalls remain low (one each in 2007 and 2008). The top complaint area for 2008 is air bags (17 of 39 complaints), but the data does not specify a root cause for these or for the investigations. With zero crash or fire complaints reported, the 2008 model appears to be the most refined of the generation, likely benefiting from cumulative fixes applied to earlier years. **This is a relatively good year to buy within the Crossfire lineup, but the ongoing investigations and air-bag complaints mean you should verify that any open recalls have been performed before purchase.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04 ’05 ’06 ’07’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 39 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags17

Visibility/Wiper7

Structure,Visibility/Wiper4

Visibility3

Unknown Or Other2

Structure2

Visibility,Structure2

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V081000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 11/02/2016

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550… Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 45 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
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…

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

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Crossfire. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 8.5 qt w/ filter ZH-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05102907AA 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 2008 Crossfire take?

8.5 qt w/ filter of SYNTHETIC 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 Crossfire have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.