1988 Chrysler Fifth AvenueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline20
Power train21
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 87V-164 · Oct 22, 1987 · 12,000 vehicles

Risk. TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other Fifth Avenue year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fifth Avenue median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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