1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1991
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Could smell strong odor of gas while idling inside cab of car. Checked under hood and found that both ends of fuel rail are leaking. End nearest fuel injection system is dripping rapidly onto motor. Parts store does not carry this part and its not able to be repaired. I just bought this car from a dealership a month ago. :( *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2012
“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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006
“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 report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2006
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“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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2005
“91 chrysler fifth avenue - leaking joint in oem fuel rail. I believe the original design was to be able to rotate front and back rails to align injectors during assembly. This joint is sealed at factory with no replacement parts available, except for the whole fuel rail. Leaking fuel lay on top motor and could be very hazardous if ignited. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2005
“1991 chrysler new yorker fifth avenue v6 3.3l. I incurred 2 fuel leaks from the fuel intake fuel rail. Each occurred at both 'u' joints. The fuel is leaking directly into the engine. My research online indicates that a great number of chryslers have similar problems. Obviously simultaneous fuel leaks into an engine is extremely dangerous. Please have these recalled. Thank you. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2004
“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! *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2004
“Gas is leaking and causing fumes to come into the cab of vehicle. It hesitates to start. Consumer feels this is very dangerous to health. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2002
“On five occasions vehicle lost complete use of brake system when ABS and brake light came on simultaneously. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem was reoccurring. Vehicle back to dealer's shop at this time for the fifth time. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2001
“Consumer was traveling about 15mph on a side street and hit a pothole, and driver's side airbag deployed in front of his face. And caused minor injuries. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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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Is the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 108,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.