1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 33%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,278miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, 33% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,278 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This is the fourth time this has happened to this car. It is a 1991 chyrsler new yorker. The rear brakes have one flat pin that comes out of the wheel cylinder. This small flat pin pushes on a thin flat part of the rear brake shoe. Because the pin in flat and does not have the fork design like the older models, the pin slips off the brake shoe and over extends. This causes loss of the brake fluid and the loss of the rear brakes. I also now have pictures of what actually occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10136198, filed 2005-09, 125,555 miles“The contact stated the brake pedal must be stood upon for the vehicle to stop. According to the dealership, the ABS was replaced prior to the contact's purchase. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10153423, filed 2006-03, 177,000 miles“On five occasions vehicle lost complete use of brake system when ABS and brake light came on simultaneously. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem was reoccurring. Vehicle back to dealer's shop at this time for the fifth time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897668, filed 2001-10“The brake system warning light was illuminated constantly and a substantial amount of brake pedal force was required to stop vehicle. Two years after repairs were made Chrysler issued a recall to correct problem.”
NHTSA complaint #508997, filed 1996-09Related recalls
- 90V162000Sep 4, 1990Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.Covers: Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1991, Dodge Spirit 1991, Shadow 1991 +5 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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