1993 Chrysler Fifth Avenue problems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REPEATEDLY TOOK CAR TO WATERTOWN SPRING BECAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE SEIZING UP, REPEATADLY. WE HAD TO LOSE MONEY ON OUR TRIP TO NASCAR RACE DUE TO OUR SAFETY CONCERNS, KNOWING HILLS, TRAFFIC, POLICE ACTIVITY IN RACE AREA. WE HAVE NOW SPENT ADDITIONAL FINDS ON STEERING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE.

NHTSA complaint #10895363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS IVE GOTTIN IT FIXED TWICE BUT IT KEEPS CONTINUING TO LEAK.

NHTSA complaint #10452206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1993 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES. (BENDIX 10). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL IN OCTOBER OF 2009. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED IN AUGUST OF 2010. THE BRAKES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO APPLY BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE. THE FIX BY THE DEALERSHIP WAS INEFFECTIVE, LASTING LESS THEN ONE YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #10352871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

1993 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIR WORK. HOWEVER, ONE MONTH LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONE MONTH AFTER THAT, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR, BUT IT DIDN'T LAST. THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, BUT BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GET TO THE DEALER, THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN. FINALLY, AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF THE BRAKES FAILING, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS STUCK ON OFF AND A NEW SWITCH WAS NEEDED.

NHTSA complaint #10273372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ON 9/25/2008 I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE CHRYSLER PLACE IN WARNER ROBINS, GA BECAUSE THE ABS BRAKES WENT OUT. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THOSE BRAKES. I WAS CHARGED $498.66 FOR WHAT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. ON 10/23/2009 I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. THE SERVICE PERSON STATED THAT I NEEDED SOME OTHER THINGS REPLACED BUT THEY WOULD WORK WITHIN THE WARRANTY. ON 11/06/2008 I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK MAY 25, 2009 BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. I WAS INFORMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WHICH WAS LOCKED IN THE OFF POSITION AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE SERVICE PERSON INFORMED ME THAT BEFORE THEY COULD CHECK THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS, I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THAT SWITCH WHICH COST $513. I PAID ALMOST $500 FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY OVER $500 TO SEE WHETHER OR NOT THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS ARE WORKING. I PLACED NOT ONLY MY LIFE BUT THE LIFE OF OTHERS ON THE ROAD IN DANGER WHEN I DRIVE NOT KNOWING WHEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING. HOW IS IT THAT THEY GET THEM TO WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY STOP WORKING? I REALIZED THAT MY CAR IS OLD AND IT WAS OLD WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ABS RECALL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL THE MECHANICAL LANGUAGE AS TO WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIFETIME WARRANTY. ALL I WANT IS THE BRAKES FIXED OR PROVIDE A SAFE CAR UNTIL THEY CAN FIX IT. I DO NOT HAVE $500 NOR CAN I RISK MY LIFE DRIVING THAT VEHICLE TO WARNER ROBINS WITHOUT BRAKES. I TOOK 4 CHANCES ALREADY IN AN EFFORT TO GET THE BRAKES FIXED. I CAN'T FIGHT ANYMORE. NOT ONLY AM I PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK BUT THE LIVES OF OTHER MOTORIST. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND NOT ONLY BY THE DEALERSHIP BUT OTHERS WHO KEEP SENDING ME TO EVERYBODY WHO CAN'T OR REFUSE TO ASSIST ME. MY CAR IS OLD BUT IT IS ALL I HAVE. I NEED A VEHICLE IN THIS RURAL AREA WITH A SICK MOTHER WHO I CARE FOR. PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA complaint #10269881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

FUEL RAIL STARTED LEAKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON POURING GAS ON INTAKE, VALVE COVERS AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR INJURY TO VEHICLE AND IT'S OCCUPANTS.

NHTSA complaint #10098722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

FAILURE OF ABS PUMP AND ASSEMBLY. BRAKES TOTALY FAILED. THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 685 SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS CHARGED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ABS SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED OVER A TIME SPAN OF SEVERAL YEARS, SPECIFICALY 12/18/01 THRU 7/8/04.

NHTSA complaint #10097948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FAILURE OF ABS PUMP AND ASSEMBLY. BRAKES TOTALY FAILED. THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 685 SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS CHARGED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ABS SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED OVER A TIME SPAN OF SEVERAL YEARS, SPECIFICALY 12/18/01 THRU 7/8/04.

NHTSA complaint #10097948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

FAILURE OF ABS PUMP AND ASSEMBLY. BRAKES TOTALY FAILED. THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 685 SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS CHARGED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ABS SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED OVER A TIME SPAN OF SEVERAL YEARS, SPECIFICALY 12/18/01 THRU 7/8/04.

NHTSA complaint #10097948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND THEN WENT 35 MILES TO TAKE CARE OF SOME BUSINESS. BUT WHEN SHE RETURNED HOME , STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT,AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOME. THERE, HER HUSBAND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONSUMER HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA complaint #10044038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

CONSUMER STATES SHE CAME OUT OF THE STORE AND NOTICED THAT HER TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD A BULGE IN IT, THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL. SHE ALSO STATES SHE NOW IS A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE NOW DRIVING HER CAR BECAUSE SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN. SHE HAS CONTINENTAL TIRE ON HER CAR, BUT DOES NOT KNOW THE SIZE. SHE ALSO STATES SHE RARELY DRIVES HER AUTO, SO THERE IS NOT A LOT OF MILES ON THE TIRE, TO CAUSE THIS KIND OF BULGING.

NHTSA complaint #10001607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES:SIDEWALL

CONSUMER STATES SHE CAME OUT OF THE STORE AND NOTICED THAT HER TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD A BULGE IN IT, THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL. SHE ALSO STATES SHE NOW IS A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE NOW DRIVING HER CAR BECAUSE SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN. SHE HAS CONTINENTAL TIRE ON HER CAR, BUT DOES NOT KNOW THE SIZE. SHE ALSO STATES SHE RARELY DRIVES HER AUTO, SO THERE IS NOT A LOT OF MILES ON THE TIRE, TO CAUSE THIS KIND OF BULGING.

NHTSA complaint #10001607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CONSUMER STATES THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH SHORTED OUT CAUSING IT TO MELT. *TT THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME WITH A 1993 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVE. *SCC

NHTSA complaint #567579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK MODULE HAS FAILED RESULTING IN LOSS OF ANTI-SKID CONTROL. CONSUMER ADVISED OF PREVIOUS RECALL ON ABS SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

NHTSA complaint #8019012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

RACK AND PINION WOBBLES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE WOBBLING AT THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY SILENT, WHEN TURING THE VEHICLE THAT IS WHEN THE NOISE IS HEARD, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #8005514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

I WAS BEHIND A PANEL VAN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AT ABOUT 2MPH. I HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND RATTLING NOISE. APPLIED THE BRAKES, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND RELEASED THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACKWARDS. I SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING BADLY. I TOWED THE CAR BACK TO MY DRIVEWAY AND CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION CASE. I FOUND A CRACK IN THE DIFFERENTIAL AREA. I CONTACTED AN AAMCO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRANSMISSION USED ON 3.8L ENGINES AND MOST OF THEIR BUSINESS WAS REPLACING/REPAIRING THESE TRANSMISSIONS. THE SPECIALIST HAD TO REPLACE THE CASE AND INTERNAL PARTS WHICH COST ME $1000.00. I WAS GIVEN THE FAILED PARTS WAS TOLD WHAT HAPPENS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, WARNING ME NEVER TO SPIN THE TIRES--IF I GET STUCK IN THE SNOW, CALL A TOW TRUCK. IF THE TIRE(S) SPIN, THE SPIDER GEARS SPIN RAPIDLY ON THE SPIDER AXLE AND OVERHEAT. ONE OR BOTH OF THE GEARS WELD THEMSELVES TO THEIR AXLE AND SNAP THE RETAINING PIN. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE SPIDER AXLE WORKS ITS WAY OUT OF THE YOKE AND STRIKES THE INSIDE OF THE CASE BREAKING THE CASE. THIS TIME, A PIECE OF THE SPIDER AXLE BROKE OFF AND ENTERED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AREA THROUGH ANOTHER HOLE IT CREATED DAMAGING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE, WITHOUT THE SPIDER GEAR ASSEMBLY, THERE IS NO PARKING GEAR. IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE SPIDER AXLE DROPS OUT AND THE DRIVER LEAVES THE CAR WITHOUT NOTICING THE CAR IS IN MOTION, THE CAR CAN ROLL UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS IS TERRIBLE ENGINEERING AND A SAFETY CONCERN. AN INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE LAUNCHED WITH POSSIBLE RECALLS/REIMBURSEMENTS FOR REPAIRS MADE. THERE IS ALSO A FLAW IN THE MAIN SHAFT FROM THE TROQUE CONVERTER THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION FAILURE--A WEAK WELD JOINING THIN METAL PARTS CAN FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. *A

NHTSA complaint #732863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

I WAS BEHIND A PANEL VAN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AT ABOUT 2MPH. I HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND RATTLING NOISE. APPLIED THE BRAKES, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND RELEASED THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACKWARDS. I SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING BADLY. I TOWED THE CAR BACK TO MY DRIVEWAY AND CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION CASE. I FOUND A CRACK IN THE DIFFERENTIAL AREA. I CONTACTED AN AAMCO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRANSMISSION USED ON 3.8L ENGINES AND MOST OF THEIR BUSINESS WAS REPLACING/REPAIRING THESE TRANSMISSIONS. THE SPECIALIST HAD TO REPLACE THE CASE AND INTERNAL PARTS WHICH COST ME $1000.00. I WAS GIVEN THE FAILED PARTS WAS TOLD WHAT HAPPENS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, WARNING ME NEVER TO SPIN THE TIRES--IF I GET STUCK IN THE SNOW, CALL A TOW TRUCK. IF THE TIRE(S) SPIN, THE SPIDER GEARS SPIN RAPIDLY ON THE SPIDER AXLE AND OVERHEAT. ONE OR BOTH OF THE GEARS WELD THEMSELVES TO THEIR AXLE AND SNAP THE RETAINING PIN. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE SPIDER AXLE WORKS ITS WAY OUT OF THE YOKE AND STRIKES THE INSIDE OF THE CASE BREAKING THE CASE. THIS TIME, A PIECE OF THE SPIDER AXLE BROKE OFF AND ENTERED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AREA THROUGH ANOTHER HOLE IT CREATED DAMAGING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE, WITHOUT THE SPIDER GEAR ASSEMBLY, THERE IS NO PARKING GEAR. IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE SPIDER AXLE DROPS OUT AND THE DRIVER LEAVES THE CAR WITHOUT NOTICING THE CAR IS IN MOTION, THE CAR CAN ROLL UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS IS TERRIBLE ENGINEERING AND A SAFETY CONCERN. AN INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE LAUNCHED WITH POSSIBLE RECALLS/REIMBURSEMENTS FOR REPAIRS MADE. THERE IS ALSO A FLAW IN THE MAIN SHAFT FROM THE TROQUE CONVERTER THAT CAUSES TRANSMISSION FAILURE--A WEAK WELD JOINING THIN METAL PARTS CAN FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. *A

NHTSA complaint #732863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

ABS PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #508909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING ABS ON 10/98. DEALER LOOKED AT VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES OR LESS, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE REPAIRS WOULD TAKE AT LEAST ONE HOUR. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE PADS, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 9 MONTHS TO ONE YEAR. SEEKING HELP OR FURTHER INFORMATION FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. ALSO CONSUMER WOULD BE PASSING ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER ON RETURN MAIL.

NHTSA complaint #846554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING ABS ON 10/98. DEALER LOOKED AT VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES OR LESS, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE REPAIRS WOULD TAKE AT LEAST ONE HOUR. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE PADS, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 9 MONTHS TO ONE YEAR. SEEKING HELP OR FURTHER INFORMATION FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. ALSO CONSUMER WOULD BE PASSING ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER ON RETURN MAIL.

NHTSA complaint #846554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS/INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. WHENEVER VEHICLE REACHES SPEED OF 69 MPH. IF SPEED IS BELOW 69 MPH OR AT 72 MPH HEADLIGHTS/INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CRUISE CONTROL WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA complaint #843851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS/INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. WHENEVER VEHICLE REACHES SPEED OF 69 MPH. IF SPEED IS BELOW 69 MPH OR AT 72 MPH HEADLIGHTS/INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CRUISE CONTROL WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA complaint #843851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS/INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. WHENEVER VEHICLE REACHES SPEED OF 69 MPH. IF SPEED IS BELOW 69 MPH OR AT 72 MPH HEADLIGHTS/INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CRUISE CONTROL WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA complaint #843851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

DURING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS,ENGINE COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH SNOW. SERPENTINE BELT WAS KNOCKED OFF OF PULLEYS ON VEHICLE START UP. 7TH OCCURENCE.

NHTSA complaint #704089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RUSTING AND DETERIORATING. SMALL PIECES OF ROTORS WERE COMING OFF. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER.

NHTSA complaint #824802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.