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1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
17%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 2000-10

“Electrical fire due to a short in the ignition switch. In addition, electrical wiring burned/melted, causing air conditioning/power windows/air bag light and emergency brake light to fail.”

NHTSA complaint #522890, filed 1998-01

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199327%
199214%
199138%
1990617%

Other parts of the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

Brakes
11 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology