FaultScore report
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue with NHTSA between 1995 and 2020. The largest single group is the brakes.
33
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
139,026 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
0%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 114,000 miles
Median failure at 157,053 miles
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Risk: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Steering
A steering column coupling bolt may fracture due to hydrogen embrittlement, causing loss of clamping load on the steering column shaft coupling with resultant loss of steering control. Correction: Zinc plated steering column coupling bolts will be replaced with a phosphate coated bolt.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES
I CALLE CHRYSLER CARE AND THEY IN NOVEMBER 2019 TOLD ME THAT IT STILL HAS TO BE FIXED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IN JUNE THEY SAY THAT THEY ALREADY FIXED THE RECALL IN 1996 AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO FIX IT. I HAS TO DO WITH THE ABS RECALL SO I SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING TO STOP THE CAR. I ENDED UP GETTING ANOTHER CAR TO GET MYSELF TO WORK. THANK YOU TIME AND I HOPE TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS TRUE THOUGH YOU FOLKS.
NHTSA complaint #11343002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS ON MY WAY TO CHURCH, DRIVING IN A 30 MPH SPEED ZONE, GOING DOWN HILL, COMING TO A STOP AND IT HAD JUST STARTED RAINING. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES I STARTED SLIDING/HYDROPLANING ALL OVER THE ROAD, FIRST INTO THE ONCOMING LANE, THEN BACK TO MY LANE, BUT OFF TO THE EDGE AND FINALLY MANAGED TO STOP JUST AT THE STOP SIGN. THERE WAS TRAFFIC ALL AROUND ME, BUT THANKFULLY I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE OR GO OFF INTO THE RAVINE. I HAD JUST HAD NEW BRAKE PADS PUT ON 2 WEEKS BEFORE. MY TIRES WERE WEARING, BUT MY MECHANIC/TIRE SALESMAN SAID I DIDN'T NEED NEW TIRES YET, I STILL HAD PLENTY OF TREAD. AS SOON AS I COULD PULL OVER AND CALL HIM, I SCHEDULED AN APPT. FOR NEW TIRES 2 DAYS LATER. I AM A WIDOW AND AM VERY CAREFUL TO KEEP THE CAR IN GOOD SHAPE SO MY CHANCES OF GETTING STRANDED ARE AS LOW AS I KNOW HOW TO KEEP THEM. MY SON AND SOME OTHER MEN AT CHURCH HAD ALSO LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND SAID I DIDN'T NEED TO CHANGE THEM. SO, I STARTED WONDERING WHAT COULD HAVE MADE ME HYDROPLANE LIKE THAT IF THE TIRES WEREN'T BAD, AND HAD I SPENT THE MONEY ON NEW ONES NEEDLESSLY? THAT'S WHEN I DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE RECALL SITE. AND I FOUND ANOTHER INCIDENT ALMOST IDENTICAL TO MINE, COMPLAINT FILED 10/06/2008. ALSO, THE ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, SO I REALLY DON'T KNOW THE ACTUAL MILES. IT IS MORE THAN 165,000. THAT IS WHAT IS SHOWING. IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED, I NEED TO KNOW. THE CAR RUNS GOOD, BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE UNSAFE IN IT. THAT WAS A VERY SCARY INCIDENT AND I KNOW THE LORD WAS WITH ME AND THE OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IN TESTING HIM, KNOWING THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE! IN THIS INCIDENT THERE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN A CRASH, INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10596831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PAVEMENT WAS WET AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $1,500 IN DAMAGES. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NOT HOLDING THE TIRES PROPERLY IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
NHTSA complaint #10244524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAD TO REPLACE MY ABS PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE FIRST TIME WAS BY MAFF MOTORS/TAMAQUA CHRYSLER DEALER; INVOICE DATED 10 JULY 06. ABS LAMPS ON & BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD; DIAGNOSIS PUMP/MOTOR FAILURE. MILEAGE 106587 SECOND TIME PROBLEM STARTED APPROX 11 MARCH 08 LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON; MILEAGE 150,351; I ADDED APPROX 9 OZ BRAKE FLUID & ALL LIGHTS WENT OFF. 22-25 MARCH 2008 FIRESTONE/HAZLETON INVOICE #123975 , MILEAGE 150,103, THOROUGHLY CHECKED FOR BRAKE LEAKS AS PER MY REQUEST, DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION; THEY EVEN ADDED DYE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS & KEPT MY VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. APPROX 28 MAY08, I TRIED TO SCHEDULED APPT. AT ALL AMERICAN JEEP/TAMAQUA NEW CHRYSLER DEALER (MAFF MOTORS CLOSED) THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR JULY 15; 1 1/2 MONTHS WAIT!! I CONTINUED ADDING BRAKE FLUID TO MY MASTER CYLINDER EVERYTIME THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON. FIRESTONE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AGAIN, 5-6 JUNE 08, MILEAGE 155,507; NO LEAKS. I CONTACTED ALL AMERICAN JEEP/CHRYSLER BY PHONE & IN PERSON EARLY-MID JUNE 08 BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE APPOINTMENT BECAUSE PEOPLE ON VACATION, ETC.. AS TIME WENT BY I HAD TO KEEP ADDING BRAKE FLUID MORE OFTEN, UNTIL FINALLY ALL THE BRAKE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS LIGHTS STAYED ON; LUCKILY I COASTED INTO LEHIGHTON CHRYSLER KIA, WITHOUT BRAKES, ON 8 JULY 2008; FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS. MILEAGE 157,035. ABS PUMP MOTOR WAS REPLACED; PLUS THEY HAD TO FABRICATE A MISSING FIREWALL RETAINING BRACKET FOR THIS ABS PUMP MOTOR. INVOICE 135553. I'VE REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WITH DANIELLE YURKO, SERVICE DEPT. AS TO RECALL COVERAGE, FOR REIMBURSEMENT; SHE INFORMED ME THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ANY CHRYSLER WARRANTY: EVEN THOUGH I GAVE HER A COPY OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000! MY INTERPRETATION OF THAT RECALL IS THAT THE ABS PUMP & MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS WARRANTED FOREVER/LIFETIME; NO MATTER THE VEHICLE'S AGE, MILEAGE, OR OWNERS PLUS ALL PREVIOUS ABS REPAIRS WOULD BE REIMBURSED V/R JOHN F. LEIBENGUTH
NHTSA complaint #10234608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAD TO REPLACE MY ABS PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE FIRST TIME WAS BY MAFF MOTORS/TAMAQUA CHRYSLER DEALER; INVOICE DATED 10 JULY 06. ABS LAMPS ON & BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD; DIAGNOSIS PUMP/MOTOR FAILURE. MILEAGE 106587 SECOND TIME PROBLEM STARTED APPROX 11 MARCH 08 LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON; MILEAGE 150,351; I ADDED APPROX 9 OZ BRAKE FLUID & ALL LIGHTS WENT OFF. 22-25 MARCH 2008 FIRESTONE/HAZLETON INVOICE #123975 , MILEAGE 150,103, THOROUGHLY CHECKED FOR BRAKE LEAKS AS PER MY REQUEST, DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION; THEY EVEN ADDED DYE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS & KEPT MY VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. APPROX 28 MAY08, I TRIED TO SCHEDULED APPT. AT ALL AMERICAN JEEP/TAMAQUA NEW CHRYSLER DEALER (MAFF MOTORS CLOSED) THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR JULY 15; 1 1/2 MONTHS WAIT!! I CONTINUED ADDING BRAKE FLUID TO MY MASTER CYLINDER EVERYTIME THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON. FIRESTONE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AGAIN, 5-6 JUNE 08, MILEAGE 155,507; NO LEAKS. I CONTACTED ALL AMERICAN JEEP/CHRYSLER BY PHONE & IN PERSON EARLY-MID JUNE 08 BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE APPOINTMENT BECAUSE PEOPLE ON VACATION, ETC.. AS TIME WENT BY I HAD TO KEEP ADDING BRAKE FLUID MORE OFTEN, UNTIL FINALLY ALL THE BRAKE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS LIGHTS STAYED ON; LUCKILY I COASTED INTO LEHIGHTON CHRYSLER KIA, WITHOUT BRAKES, ON 8 JULY 2008; FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS. MILEAGE 157,035. ABS PUMP MOTOR WAS REPLACED; PLUS THEY HAD TO FABRICATE A MISSING FIREWALL RETAINING BRACKET FOR THIS ABS PUMP MOTOR. INVOICE 135553. I'VE REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WITH DANIELLE YURKO, SERVICE DEPT. AS TO RECALL COVERAGE, FOR REIMBURSEMENT; SHE INFORMED ME THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ANY CHRYSLER WARRANTY: EVEN THOUGH I GAVE HER A COPY OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000! MY INTERPRETATION OF THAT RECALL IS THAT THE ABS PUMP & MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS WARRANTED FOREVER/LIFETIME; NO MATTER THE VEHICLE'S AGE, MILEAGE, OR OWNERS PLUS ALL PREVIOUS ABS REPAIRS WOULD BE REIMBURSED V/R JOHN F. LEIBENGUTH
NHTSA complaint #10234608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUES TO POP OFF. OCCURS WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND GOING UP A HILL. I END UP REPLACING THE BELT TWICE A YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #10171450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE ABS WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD.
NHTSA complaint #10036838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS - ROCKER ARM SUPPORT TOWER FAILURE ON TWO VEHICLES. 1990 DODGE DYNASTY W/3.3 ENGINE AND 1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER/FIFTH AVENUE W/3.3 ENGINE. BOTH VEHICLES HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE MODE WHERIN THE ROCKER ARM SUPPORT TOWER (CAST AS PART OF CYLINDER HEAD) FAILED BY DETACHING FROM THE CASTING BODY OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS RESULTED IN SEVERE VALVE LASH NECESSITATING THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH CYLINDER HEADS. BOTH OWNERS OF THE THESE VEHICLES ARE MIDDLE-AGED AND USE CONSERVATIVE DRIVE PRACTICES. ADDITIONALLY, BOTH VEHICLES WERE WELL MAINTAINED PRIOR TO FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10025954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT 3MPH THERE WERE NO BRAKES. A MECHANIC SAID THAT ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.
NHTSA complaint #893008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. RECALLED LATER, WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #510010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ABS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #511188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I WAS GIVEN THIS VEHICLE BY MY MOTHER 2 YEARS AGO, SHE HAD MANY REPAIRS DONE. ONE MAJOR REPAIR HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVE IN A RAIN STORM. IN THE 2 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE I HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WHICH BROKE AND MOST RECENTLY MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS TAKING A LEFT TURN GOING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM MD TO VA, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION MECHANIC CALLED ME HE SAID THAT HE COULDN'T EVEN ROLL THE CAR TO THE LIFT, HE SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION LITERALLY BLEW UP, METAL PARTS IMBEDDED INTO EACH OTHER. THERE WAS NEVER ANY INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM, NO GEAR SLIPPING, NOTHING. I AM GREATFUL THAT MY SON HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THAT HE WAS NOT TRAVELING AT A HIGHER SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #709842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
I WAS GIVEN THIS VEHICLE BY MY MOTHER 2 YEARS AGO, SHE HAD MANY REPAIRS DONE. ONE MAJOR REPAIR HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVE IN A RAIN STORM. IN THE 2 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE I HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WHICH BROKE AND MOST RECENTLY MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS TAKING A LEFT TURN GOING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM MD TO VA, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION MECHANIC CALLED ME HE SAID THAT HE COULDN'T EVEN ROLL THE CAR TO THE LIFT, HE SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION LITERALLY BLEW UP, METAL PARTS IMBEDDED INTO EACH OTHER. THERE WAS NEVER ANY INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM, NO GEAR SLIPPING, NOTHING. I AM GREATFUL THAT MY SON HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THAT HE WAS NOT TRAVELING AT A HIGHER SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #709842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
I WAS GIVEN THIS VEHICLE BY MY MOTHER 2 YEARS AGO, SHE HAD MANY REPAIRS DONE. ONE MAJOR REPAIR HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVE IN A RAIN STORM. IN THE 2 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE I HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WHICH BROKE AND MOST RECENTLY MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS TAKING A LEFT TURN GOING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM MD TO VA, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION MECHANIC CALLED ME HE SAID THAT HE COULDN'T EVEN ROLL THE CAR TO THE LIFT, HE SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION LITERALLY BLEW UP, METAL PARTS IMBEDDED INTO EACH OTHER. THERE WAS NEVER ANY INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM, NO GEAR SLIPPING, NOTHING. I AM GREATFUL THAT MY SON HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THAT HE WAS NOT TRAVELING AT A HIGHER SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #709842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL RAIL LEAKED.
NHTSA complaint #543870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL WORN OUT AND FAILED, NEEDS TO BE REBUILT.
NHTSA complaint #535213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AIRBAGS ARE NOT SAFE FOR SHORT DRIVER'S.
NHTSA complaint #515643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED W/POWER FAILURE AND GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #804709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE SPEED TO DECEASE.
NHTSA complaint #800617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TENSIONER BELT REPLACED DUE TO BELT FALLING OFF.
NHTSA complaint #503287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED/FAILED, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
STEERING BELT TENSIONER FAILED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY W/STEERING AND OTHER COMPONENTS BEING AFFECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #982240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHTS COMES ON, ABS SYSTEM HAS A LEAK, TOTAL LOSS OF ABS BRAKES. TT
NHTSA complaint #978843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #975832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #975832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.