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1990-1991 · 2 model years

Chrysler Fifth Ave Problems by year

Owners have filed 175 complaints about the Chrysler Fifth Ave across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1990 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (135). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age1990135 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1990
Complaints
175
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Fires
8
Injuries
13
Deaths
0

Fifth Ave complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199140011Brakes-
1990135067Brakes-

Most common Fifth Ave problems

Latest Fifth Ave complaints

1990 Chrysler Fifth AveFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, he smelled gasoline. Upon further inspection, it was found that gasoline was leaking onto the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10523995
1991 Chrysler Fifth AveFuel system

Could smell strong odor of gas while idling inside cab of car. Checked under hood and found that both ends of fuel rail are leaking. End nearest fuel injection system is dripping rapidly onto motor. Parts store does not carry this part and its not able to be repaired. I just bought this car from a dealership a month ago. :( *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10483978
1990 Chrysler Fifth AveBrakes

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that he inserted his vin number into the manufacturers website in which it stated that his vin number was included in recall# 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however when he contacted the manufacturer a representative stated denied that there was an outstanding recall. To the contrary he contacted the dealer in which a technician stated that his vin number was affected, but in order to make the repair he would have to pay $506.00 To repair the abs accumulator. As of current date the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10282051
1991 Chrysler Fifth AveFuel system1 injury

The fuel rail feeding the fuel injection leaks at the crimp on the line. This caused a major fuel leak on under the intake manifold. I saw by searching the web site that several others have complained of the same problem. I had to have the entire fuel rail replaced at a cost of $650.48. This should have been a recall due to propensity for fire hazard. When I was inspecting the leak I got sprayed in the face and eyes with gasoline painfully. *Ak

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10196391

Questions about the Chrysler Fifth Ave

Which Chrysler Fifth Ave years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1990 (135), 1991 (40). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1990 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Chrysler Fifth Ave problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (70), fuel system (35), transmission & drivetrain (19) most often.

How many recalls does the Chrysler Fifth Ave have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Chrysler Fifth Ave model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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