MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:49.233Z

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
10

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 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 10 complaints 1987 10 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 1987: 10 complaints 1987 10 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 1987: 10 complaints 1987 10 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

1987: 10 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

Car makes noise the bolt that holds the spider gear is broke have to get a whole new axle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-18

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
Show complaint excerpts

The car caught on fire while in the driveway. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-29

Carburetor over loaded, filled up with gas and spilled all over the intake manifold. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-19

Visibility

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

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-10-01Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-01 Brake power assist

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.