1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 1992
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2020
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2006
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2006
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“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2003
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2001
“While driving at 55 mph the automatic transmission failed w/power failure and grinding noise. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 1996
“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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1995
“ABS: brakes fade when applying heavy; have to push pedal almost to floor to stop vehicle; no warning;pads replaced;also, front suspension does not hold pressure”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1995
“Serpentine belt tensioner made of plastic, allowing tensioner to break/serpentine belt to come off, without warning. *aw”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 1994
“Steering belt tensioner failed while backing out of driveway w/steering and other components being affected. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Steering
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
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Is the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering: steering wheel/handle bar. 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.