MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:43.472Z

Only 10 complaints 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Fifth Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1987: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19844
19854
19861
198710
19884
19894
199036
199136
199225
199329
19972

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

5 of 10 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing control arm and leaf spring assembly.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.

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CAR MAKES NOISE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SPIDER GEAR IS BROKE HAVE TO GET A WHOLE NEW AXLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950118

PARKING BRAKE

2 of 10 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

FIRE
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THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951129

CARBURETOR OVER LOADED, FILLED UP WITH GAS AND SPILLED ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950719

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19871001 — EA (closed 19880301)

BRAKE POWER ASSIST

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.