1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
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.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1997 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
2 of 4 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
Equipment
1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing labels.
Show complaint excerpts
During an accident, air bag deployed violently, causing injury to driver, consumer stated that even though the air bag light had illuminated, she was unaware that the vehicle was equipped with an air bag because there were no markings for the air...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-07
Also filed under Air bags
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 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.