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1991 Chrysler Fifth AvenueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Fifth Avenue median · #2 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints364 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage151kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has problems

36 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
Service brakes, hydraulic120
Fuel system, gasoline91
Power train50
Electrical system31
Steering20
Vehicle speed control20
Suspension10
Fuel system, other10
Engine and engine cooling10
5 other systems51

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

3 recalls

1991 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

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Recall 91V-004 · Oct 2, 1991 · 125,000 vehicles

Risk. CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-122 · Jul 11, 1991 · 130,000 vehicles

Risk. LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

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

1991 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

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONEA95016 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
In owners' words

What Fifth Avenue owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE STOOD UPON FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE ABS WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THE CONTACT'S PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC FOR THIS PROBLEM.
Complaint 10153423 · Mar 22, 2006 · 177,000 miles
THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS CAR. IT IS A 1991 CHYRSLER NEW YORKER. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE ONE FLAT PIN THAT COMES OUT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS SMALL FLAT PIN PUSHES ON A THIN FLAT PART OF THE REAR BRAKE SHOE. BECAUSE THE PIN IN FLAT AND DOES NOT HAVE THE FORK DESIGN LIKE THE…
Complaint 10136198 · Sep 12, 2005 · 125,555 miles
ON FIVE OCCASIONS VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE USE OF BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER'S SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER'S SHOP AT THIS TIME FOR THE FIFTH TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 897668 · Oct 12, 2001

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