Chrysler Fifth Avenue vs Plymouth Acclaim
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chrysler Fifth Avenue | Plymouth Acclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 219 | 538 |
| Model years covered | 1983–1997 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | 1994 |
| Best model year | — | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 72 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 51 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.2% | 29% |
Chrysler Fifth Avenue by year
What breaks
Brakes
61
27.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
29
13.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
17
7.8%
Electrical System
15
6.8%
Steering
12
5.5%
Airbags
10
4.6%
Suspension
10
4.6%
Plymouth Acclaim by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
74
13.8%
Suspension
65
12.1%
Airbags
62
11.5%
Electrical System
43
8.0%
Seat Belts
32
5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
5.4%
Brakes
22
4.1%