1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:50.299Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997

1986: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19844
19854
19861
198710
19884
19894
199036
199136
199225
199329
19972

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving vehicle at 35MPH tilt steering wheel broke. It fell downward onto driver's lap. Everything came out of place: e.g., shift lever, signal switch. Had no control of vehicle. Turned vehicle off. Vehicle being towed to dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1987-10-01Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-01 Brake power assist

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.