1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 19% of the 36 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2000-08“At 107,235 miles vehicle has had six transmission replacements. Three rebuilts/three overhauls. All repairs were done by dealer. Feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #866450, filed 2000-07“Consumer was driving vehicle on the road at 50 mpm, all of a sudden the rear spring fell out, causing loss of rear axle; dealer was notified, but nothing was done.”
NHTSA complaint #826899, filed 1998-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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