Chrysler Jeep Crossfire MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,695 real DVSA MOT tests on the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire is wheel bearings worn — this model is 26 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,695 MOT tests, 12.28% of all Chrysler Jeep Crossfire tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include light unit fault (12x the fleet average), abs fault (45x the fleet average), brake hoses perished or damaged (43x the fleet average), and headlight fault (10x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Brakes, Bodywork, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Chrysler Jeep Crossfire before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Chrysler Jeep Crossfire's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are brake hoses perished or damaged (43x the average) and wheel bearings worn (26x). light unit fault (12x) and fluid leak (5.8x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are abs fault (45x the average) and wheel bearings worn (26x). headlight fault (10x) and exhaust system damage (9.6x) also appear frequently.
The shift from brake hoses perished or damaged at lower mileages to abs fault at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Chrysler Jeep Crossfire
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Chrysler Jeep Crossfire:
Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn, abs fault. Lights & Electrics — check for light unit fault, headlight fault. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged, brake pipes corroded.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Chrysler Jeep Crossfire MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Chrysler Jeep Crossfire?
Based on 2,695 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is wheel bearings worn — at 26x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include light unit fault and abs fault.
Is the Chrysler Jeep Crossfire reliable based on MOT data?
The Chrysler Jeep Crossfire has 8 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is wheel bearings worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include wheel bearings worn, light unit fault, abs fault.
How do I check a Chrysler Jeep Crossfire's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.