1993 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 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 5 of 17 complaints (29.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 52.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 23.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.9% |
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 | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 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 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
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: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 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 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 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 4 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 10097948 · 2004-10-28 (October 28, 2004)
FAILURE OF ABS PUMP AND ASSEMBLY. BRAKES TOTALY FAILED. THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 685 SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS CHARGED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ABS SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED OVER A TIME SPAN OF SEVERAL YEARS, SPECIFICALY 12/18/01 THRU 7/8/04.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269881 · 2009-05-25 (May 25, 2009)
ON 9/25/2008 I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE CHRYSLER PLACE IN WARNER ROBINS, GA BECAUSE THE ABS BRAKES WENT OUT. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THOSE BRAKES. I WAS CHARGED $498.66 FOR WHAT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. ON 10/23/2009 I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. THE SERVICE PERSON STATED THAT I NEEDED SOME OTHER THINGS REPLACED BUT THEY WOULD WORK WITHIN THE WARRANTY. ON 11/06/2008 I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK MAY 25, 2009 BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. I WAS INFORMED THAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 142,431 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269881 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044038 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND THEN WENT 35 MILES TO TAKE CARE OF SOME BUSINESS. BUT WHEN SHE RETURNED HOME , STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT,AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOME. THERE, HER HUSBAND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONSUMER HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10895363 · 2016-08-12 (August 12, 2016)
REPEATEDLY TOOK CAR TO WATERTOWN SPRING BECAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE SEIZING UP, REPEATADLY. WE HAD TO LOSE MONEY ON OUR TRIP TO NASCAR RACE DUE TO OUR SAFETY CONCERNS, KNOWING HILLS, TRAFFIC, POLICE ACTIVITY IN RACE AREA. WE HAVE NOW SPENT ADDITIONAL FINDS ON STEERING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE.
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10895363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8005514 · 2002-03-12 (March 12, 2002)
RACK AND PINION WOBBLES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE WOBBLING AT THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY SILENT, WHEN TURING THE VEHICLE THAT IS WHEN THE NOISE IS HEARD, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8005514 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 567579 · 2002-09-23 (September 23, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH SHORTED OUT CAUSING IT TO MELT. *TT THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME WITH A 1993 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVE. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567579 at NHTSA ↗