MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

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1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:11:17.779Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Fifth Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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 1990 1991: 36 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1997: 2 complaints 1997
1990: 36 complaints
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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%

36% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and axle assembly.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and switch.

FIRE
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980105

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17%

17% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel rail and fuel injection system.

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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. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021206

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG THE CHEMICAL INSIDE THE AIR BAG. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951108

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901030 — air bags

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.

Campaign 90V080000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950526 — EA (closed 19960624)

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V080000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.