MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T08:29:34.194Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
36
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1990: 36 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

36% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Power train

22% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and axle assembly.

Electrical system

19% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Electrical fire due to a short in the ignition switch. In addition, electrical wiring burned/melted, causing air conditioning/power windows/air bag light and emergency brake light to fail.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-01-05

Fuel system, gasoline

17% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing fuel rail and fuel injection system.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer called complaining about having problems with fuel rail. Also stated that the fuel rail is leaking gas. Dealer was contacted and thee is nothing they can do because there is no recall.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-06

Air bags

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The driver side air bag the chemical inside the air bag. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-08

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-10-30Air bags90V080000 Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.

    Remedy: Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V080000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.