Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 25 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, most frequently naming the brakes, transmission and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 38 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr 1996 | 1 | 9 |
| Aug 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| Oct 1996 | 1 | 11 |
| Nov 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| May 1998 | 1 | 15 |
| Feb 1999 | 1 | 16 |
| Aug 1999 | 1 | 17 |
| Jul 2001 | 1 | 18 |
| Jul 2003 | 1 | 19 |
| Aug 2003 | 1 | 20 |
| Oct 2006 | 1 | 21 |
| Jul 2008 | 1 | 22 |
| Oct 2008 | 1 | 23 |
| Jun 2014 | 1 | 24 |
| Aug 2020 | 1 | 25 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
I CALLE CHRYSLER CARE AND THEY IN NOVEMBER 2019 TOLD ME THAT IT STILL HAS TO BE FIXED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IN JUNE THEY SAY THAT THEY ALREADY FIXED THE RECALL IN 1996 AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO FIX IT. I HAS TO DO WITH THE ABS RECALL SO I SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING TO STOP THE CAR. I ENDED UP GETTING ANOTHER CAR TO GET MYSELF TO WORK. THANK YOU TIME AND I HOPE TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS TRUE THOUGH YOU FOLKS.
I WAS ON MY WAY TO CHURCH, DRIVING IN A 30 MPH SPEED ZONE, GOING DOWN HILL, COMING TO A STOP AND IT HAD JUST STARTED RAINING. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES I STARTED SLIDING/HYDROPLANING ALL OVER THE ROAD, FIRST INTO THE ONCOMING LANE, THEN BACK TO MY LANE, BUT OFF TO THE EDGE AND FINALLY MANAGED TO STOP JUST AT THE STOP SIGN. THERE WAS TRAFFIC ALL AROUND ME, BUT THANKFULLY I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE OR GO OFF INTO THE RAVINE. I HAD JUST HAD NEW BRAKE PADS PUT ON 2 WEEKS BEFORE. MY TIRES WERE WEARING, BUT MY MECHANIC/TIRE SALESMAN SAID I DIDN'T NEED NEW TIRES YET, I STILL HAD PLENTY OF TREAD. AS SOON AS I COULD PULL OVER AND CALL HIM, I SCHEDULED AN APPT. FOR NEW TIRES 2 DAYS LATER. I AM A WIDOW AND AM VERY CAREFUL TO KEEP THE CAR IN GOOD SHAPE SO MY CHANCES OF GETTING STRANDED ARE AS LOW AS I KNOW HOW TO KEEP THEM. MY SON AND SOME OTHER MEN AT CHURCH HAD ALSO LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND SAID I DIDN'T NEED TO CHANGE THEM. SO, I STARTED WONDERING WHAT COULD HAVE MADE ME HYDROPLANE LIKE THAT IF THE TIRES WEREN'T BAD, AND HAD I SPENT THE MONEY ON NEW ONES NEEDLESSLY? THAT'S WHEN I DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE RECALL SITE. AND I FOUND ANOTHER INCIDENT ALMOST IDENTICAL TO MINE, COMPLAINT FILED 10/06/2008. ALSO, THE ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, SO I REALLY DON'T KNOW THE ACTUAL MILES. IT IS MORE THAN 165,000. THAT IS WHAT IS SHOWING. IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED, I NEED TO KNOW. THE CAR RUNS GOOD, BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE UNSAFE IN IT. THAT WAS A VERY SCARY INCIDENT AND I KNOW THE LORD WAS WITH ME AND THE OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IN TESTING HIM, KNOWING THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE! IN THIS INCIDENT THERE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN A CRASH, INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PAVEMENT WAS WET AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $1,500 IN DAMAGES. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NOT HOLDING THE TIRES PROPERLY IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
I HAD TO REPLACE MY ABS PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE FIRST TIME WAS BY MAFF MOTORS/TAMAQUA CHRYSLER DEALER; INVOICE DATED 10 JULY 06. ABS LAMPS ON & BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD; DIAGNOSIS PUMP/MOTOR FAILURE. MILEAGE 106587 SECOND TIME PROBLEM STARTED APPROX 11 MARCH 08 LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON; MILEAGE 150,351; I ADDED APPROX 9 OZ BRAKE FLUID & ALL LIGHTS WENT OFF. 22-25 MARCH 2008 FIRESTONE/HAZLETON INVOICE #123975 , MILEAGE 150,103, THOROUGHLY CHECKED FOR BRAKE LEAKS AS PER MY REQUEST, DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION; THEY EVEN ADDED DYE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS & KEPT MY VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. APPROX 28 MAY08, I TRIED TO SCHEDULED APPT. AT ALL AMERICAN JEEP/TAMAQUA NEW CHRYSLER DEALER (MAFF MOTORS CLOSED) THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR JULY 15; 1 1/2 MONTHS WAIT!! I CONTINUED ADDING BRAKE FLUID TO MY MASTER CYLINDER EVERYTIME THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON. FIRESTONE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AGAIN, 5-6 JUNE 08, MILEAGE 155,507; NO LEAKS. I CONTACTED ALL AMERICAN JEEP/CHRYSLER BY PHONE & IN PERSON EARLY-MID JUNE 08 BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE APPOINTMENT BECAUSE PEOPLE ON VACATION, ETC.. AS TIME WENT BY I HAD TO KEEP ADDING BRAKE FLUID MORE OFTEN, UNTIL FINALLY ALL THE BRAKE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS LIGHTS STAYED ON; LUCKILY I COASTED INTO LEHIGHTON CHRYSLER KIA, WITHOUT BRAKES, ON 8 JULY 2008; FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS. MILEAGE 157,035. ABS PUMP MOTOR WAS REPLACED; PLUS THEY HAD TO FABRICATE A MISSING FIREWALL RETAINING BRACKET FOR THIS ABS PUMP MOTOR. INVOICE 135553. I'VE REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WITH DANIELLE YURKO, SERVICE DEPT. AS TO RECALL COVERAGE, FOR REIMBURSEMENT; SHE INFORMED ME THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ANY CHRYSLER WARRANTY: EVEN THOUGH I GAVE HER A COPY OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000! MY INTERPRETATION OF THAT RECALL IS THAT THE ABS PUMP & MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS WARRANTED FOREVER/LIFETIME; NO MATTER THE VEHICLE'S AGE, MILEAGE, OR OWNERS PLUS ALL PREVIOUS ABS REPAIRS WOULD BE REIMBURSED V/R JOHN F. LEIBENGUTH *TR
THE SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUES TO POP OFF. OCCURS WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND GOING UP A HILL. I END UP REPLACING THE BELT TWICE A YEAR. *NM
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE ABS WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK
DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS - ROCKER ARM SUPPORT TOWER FAILURE ON TWO VEHICLES. 1990 DODGE DYNASTY W/3.3 ENGINE AND 1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER/FIFTH AVENUE W/3.3 ENGINE. BOTH VEHICLES HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE MODE WHERIN THE ROCKER ARM SUPPORT TOWER (CAST AS PART OF CYLINDER HEAD) FAILED BY DETACHING FROM THE CASTING BODY OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS RESULTED IN SEVERE VALVE LASH NECESSITATING THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH CYLINDER HEADS. BOTH OWNERS OF THE THESE VEHICLES ARE MIDDLE-AGED AND USE CONSERVATIVE DRIVE PRACTICES. ADDITIONALLY, BOTH VEHICLES WERE WELL MAINTAINED PRIOR TO FAILURE. *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT 3MPH THERE WERE NO BRAKES. A MECHANIC SAID THAT ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.