1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 36 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
42% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
25% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing fuel rail and fuel injection system.
Show complaint excerpts
The fuel rail feeding the fuel injection leaks at the crimp on the line. This caused a major fuel leak on under the intake manifold. I saw by searching the web site that several others have complained of the same problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-15
Fuel rail leaking gas. Strong smell of gas (Intermittent) for last 6 years. Only recently found cause. How much damage to my health? Lucky car has not caught fire. And now can't even find a replacement part!
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-17
Power train
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Electrical system
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.
Show complaint excerpts
Electrical system shorted out and resulted in dash board fire, several components (Electrical) failed prior to fire. Yh
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-30
Vehicle speed control
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1990-08-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V162000 Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
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1991-07-04Visibility91V004000 Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
Remedy: The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced.
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1991-11-20Seat belts91V122000 Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.
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1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 91V004000 · Visibility
- Recall 91V122000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.