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Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 6
Total Complaints 219
Years Covered 1983–1997

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Airbags

1 campaign · Years: 1990

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 90V080000 · Air bags: Sensor/control module-inactive

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 1991

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

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Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 1988

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

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Seats and restraints

1 campaign · Years: 1991

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

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Steering and suspension

1 campaign · Years: 1992

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

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Visibility and lighting

1 campaign · Years: 1991

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
1997 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
1993 0 38 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1992 1 33 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1991 3 49 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail.
1990 1 51 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Electrical system:ignition:switch, Electrical system:wiring.
1989 0 10 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Equipment:other:labels, Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion).
1988 1 9 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:module, Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Power train:automatic transmission.
1987 0 16 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:front:control arm, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system.
1986 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering:column.
1985 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, Structure:frame and members, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1984 0 5 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Suspension:front:shock absorber.
1983 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Steering , Service brakes and Visibility

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1992

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V015000) →
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    Summary: The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

1991

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Caliper: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V162000) →
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    Summary: Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
  • Visibility: Fan/motor: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V004000) →
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    Summary: Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
  • Seat belts: Anchorage: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V122000) →
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    Summary: Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.

1990

  • Air bags: Sensor/control module-inactive: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V080000) →
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    Summary: Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.

1988

  • Electrical system: Front underhood: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V164000) →
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    Summary: Engine compartment wiring harness fusible link wires may be trapped under the speed control servo bracket.

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