1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
108,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 26 complaints (26.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 34.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp | 2 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp: 2; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 1; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10136198 · 2005-09-12 (September 12, 2005)
THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS CAR. IT IS A 1991 CHYRSLER NEW YORKER. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE ONE FLAT PIN THAT COMES OUT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS SMALL FLAT PIN PUSHES ON A THIN FLAT PART OF THE REAR BRAKE SHOE. BECAUSE THE PIN IN FLAT AND DOES NOT HAVE THE FORK DESIGN LIKE THE OLDER MODELS, THE PIN SLIPS OFF THE BRAKE SHOE AND OVER EXTENDS. THIS CAUSES LOSS OF THE BRAKE FLUID AND THE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKES. I ALSO NOW HAVE PICTURES OF WHAT ACTUALLY OCCURS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 125,555 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153423 · 2006-03-22 (March 22, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE STOOD UPON FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE ABS WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THE CONTACT'S PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC FOR THIS PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 177,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 895266 · 2001-08-27 (August 27, 2001)
TRANSMISSION LIGHT COME ON DASHBOARD. CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED TRANSMISSION TO OVERHAUL . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 895266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970630 · 1995-08-17 (August 17, 1995)
THE TRANSMISSION QUIT AND CAUSED THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967265 · 1995-06-20 (June 20, 1995)
STEERING MAY BECOME HARD IN LOW SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10196391 · 2007-07-15 (July 15, 2007)
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. I HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE FUEL RAIL REPLACED AT A COST OF $650.48. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL DUE TO PROPENSITY FOR FIRE HAZARD. WHEN I WAS INSPECTING THE LEAK I GOT SPRAYED IN THE FACE AND EYES WITH GASOLINE PAINFULLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196391 at NHTSA ↗