1992 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
121,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 18 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 50.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 11.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 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 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 13 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 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 5; 2001: 1; 2003: 2; 2006: 1; 2008: 2; 2014: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 10036838 · 2003-08-29 (August 29, 2003)
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE ABS WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10036838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234608 · 2008-07-16 (July 16, 2008)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 157,053 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969213 · 1995-07-21 (July 21, 1995)
THE TRANSMISSION QUIT WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN DEAD IN TRAFFIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975832 · 1995-11-30 (November 30, 1995)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502052 · 1996-03-05 (March 5, 1996)
SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED/FAILED, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982240 · 1996-04-02 (April 2, 1996)
STEERING BELT TENSIONER FAILED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY W/STEERING AND OTHER COMPONENTS BEING AFFECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982240 at NHTSA ↗