MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:55.017Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1988: 4 complaints 1988 4 1989: 4 complaints 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 1988: 4 complaints 1988 4 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 1988: 4 complaints 1988 4 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997

1988: 4 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and cooling unit and lines.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Spark plugs failed, causing vehicle to hesitate/misfire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-26

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages and electrical system

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and carburetor system.

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1987-12-01Electrical system87V164000 Engine compartment wiring harness fusible link wires may be trapped under the speed control servo bracket.

    Remedy: Free any trapped wiring; then secure wiring with a tie strap to keep away from speed control bracket.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V164000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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