Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE Reliability

Owners filed 16 complaints about the FIFTH AVENUE: 1.07 per production run against 3.73 for the market, fewer complaints than most cars. The year to avoid is 1989; the cleanest year old enough to judge is 1987.

NHTSA owner complaints · 16 complaints · 1984–1989 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

Half of all complaints arrive by 0 years of age, so 100% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Steering, with 4 complaints.

Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE years to avoid — and the best ones

FIG.01·Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE — complaint rate by model year
Model yearPer runComplaintsRunsEnough history?
19891.3343yes
1987155yes
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaints, grouped by VIN production run

Among the 2 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 1989, 1987; the three worth hunting are 1987, 1989.

What actually fails — and at what age

Systems by number of complaints, with the age at which each typically goes. The age column is the useful one — it tells you what to expect next on a car you already own, and what to inspect on one you are about to buy.

FIG.03·Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE — what fails and when
SystemComplaintsTypical ageCrashFire
Steering4—1—
Power Train3———
Structure2———
Suspension2———
Electrical System1——1
Engine And Engine Cooling1———
Parking Brake1———
Service Brakes1———
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaints

What else in this class

6 models share the FIFTH AVENUE's vehicle class.

FIG.05·Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE — rivals in the same class
Same class as the FIFTH AVENUEComplaints on recordRecall campaignsYears built
Toyota Camry20,0391611983–2026
Honda Accord24,3694151981–2026
Dodge Challenger1,696771981–2026
Toyota Prius12,8731092001–2026
Hyundai Elantra9,0901171992–2026
Nissan Altima15,6571481993–2026
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaints and recall campaigns

The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE reliable?

By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.07 against 3.73 for the average car.

When do FIFTH AVENUE problems usually start?

Half of all complaints arrive by 0 years of age. The most reported system is Steering, followed by Power Train.

Will the warranty cover FIFTH AVENUE problems?

Mostly not: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and only 0% of reported failures fall inside it.

Complaint records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Rates, age-at-failure and warranty coverage computed by ForCar. Model years newer than 6 years are excluded from rankings — complaints accumulate for a decade (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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