MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:53.411Z

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.

POWER TRAIN

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

CRASH INJURY
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SPARK PLUGS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HESITATE/MISFIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19951026

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

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 power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires 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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.