1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Problems
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 99,123miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,123 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes11 31%
- Fuel system7 19%
- Electrical system6 17%
- Air bags4 11%
- Engine cooling3 8.3%
- Body and structure3 8.3%
- Exterior lighting2 5.6%
- Seats1 2.8%
- Steering1 2.8%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs: anti-lock brake light always come on, Chrysler said no problem. Abs brake failed, pedal goes to the floor and hit a car. Paid Chrysler $780.75 to replace antilock brake controller. Brake light comes on again, brake pedal goes to floor and Chrysler wants to repair the car for $2400 to change ABS system. Informed Chrysler about the recall regarding ABS system unit defect, but denied request because they said part number is different. Car is inoperative since december 17, 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10107512, filed 2005-01, 48,246 milesFuel system: “Bad gas mileage, hard to start, smelled gas. Dealer found leak coming from fuel rack. Could have started on fire while my 18 year old daughter was driving it to work. $245 for the rack plus $$$ for o-rings, gasket & hoses, not to mention labor. Heard & read of many similar complaints. Should have been a recall. Sounds like a defect to me!!”
NHTSA complaint #10045754, filed 2003-11Transmission and drivetrain: “I bought the car with 20,000 miles on it. The car has had failures of the transaxle shifted down into limp mode or second gear and staying there. I feel there is a design flaw with the electronically controlled shifting of this transaxle and should be re-called. I have had the transaxle completely rebuilt, the computer and sensors replaced and two different times the dealer reported he fixed a connector problem. As an engineer for a semiconductor conmpany, I feel the electronic components are going into a thermal shutdown. …”
NHTSA complaint #729390, filed 2000-08Electrical system: “Ignition switch continued to overheat. Ignition switch has been replaced 3 times. The fourth switch was installed and there is an electrical engineering defect, according to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #874021, filed 2000-10Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,246 and 150,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V080000Apr 25, 1990Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1990, Lebaron 1990, Dodge Daytona 1990 +2 more
Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.
Recall details for the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA95016Abs braking malfunctionClosed · May 26, 1995
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Electrical system. Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing…
- 10130080Aug 22, 2016Exterior lighting, Equipment. 05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See…
- 10130079Aug 22, 2016Equipment. Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers…
- 10129047Aug 18, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045Aug 18, 2016Equipment. CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part…
- 10129044Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. 1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part…
- 10129042Aug 17, 2016Equipment. Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA…
- 10129046Jun 2, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Other model years of the Chrysler Fifth Avenue
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 29 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 25 | 121,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 36 | 108,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 36 | 99,123 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chrysler Fifth Avenue model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.
Has the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,123 miles and the middle half falls between 48,246 and 150,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.