MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:41.995Z

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, 1989 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1989: 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.

STEERING

2 of 4 total reports mention: steering.

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20020207

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

AIR BAGS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20020207

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, 20020207

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:gear box (other than rack and pinion), 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.