The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE is a midsize car built from 1984 to 1989. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the FIFTH AVENUE is
The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE is a midsize car that Chrysler built from 1984 to 1989 — 6 model years. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Chrysler range: 200, New Yorker, LeBaron.
Where the FIFTH AVENUE is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 16 FIFTH AVENUEs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 1C3 | 1984-1989 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Chrysler VIN decide which of these 1 lines your FIFTH AVENUE belongs to. What every character in a FIFTH AVENUE VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment FIFTH AVENUE owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE have? Power & range
The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE is offered with 2 powertrains — 3L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | Regular |
| V8 | 5.2L · 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The FIFTH AVENUE by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | FIFTH AVENUE | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 6 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 40 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE?
The FIFTH AVENUE is a midsize car, built from 1984 to 1989. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE made?
Across 16 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the FIFTH AVENUE reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific FIFTH AVENUE?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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