MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:58.453Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Fifth Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1988: 4 complaints
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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.

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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NO INTERLOCKING SYSTEM, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH GEAR IN PARK; PASSENGER EXITED FROM REAR AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951026

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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HATCH LATCH FAILED, CAUSING REAR DOOR TO FLY OPEN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951026

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19871201 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 87V164000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V164000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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 tires:tread/belt, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.