The most-reported FIFTH AVENUE run is 1C3XM66P4KW (1989 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Steering problems make up 27% of reports; 1989 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for FIFTH AVENUE model years 1988–1988.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE has 15 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every FIFTH AVENUE complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C3XM66P4KW•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1C3BF00PGEX•••••• | 1984 | — | 1 | |
| 1C3BF66PXFX•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1C3BF66T7FX•••••• | 1985 | 1 | — | |
| 1C3BF66P5FX•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1C3BF66P8GX•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| 1C3BF66P9HX•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1C3BF66P7HX•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1C3BF66PHX7•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1C38F66P1HW•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1C3TM66P2KW•••••• | 1989 | 1 | — | |
| 1C3BF66PXJW•••••• | 1988 | — | — |
Each of the other 3 FIFTH AVENUE runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1989 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1985 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1989 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1985 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 27% of everything Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE owners report: Steering, 4 of 16 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Parking Brake | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE; the 1 below cover build years 1988 to 1988. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 87V164000 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 1988 |
How serious were they
Of the 16 reports on the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE, 12.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 16 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (12.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (6.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 116% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE share of that is 16 complaints over 15 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 16 NHTSA complaints from 15 FIFTH AVENUE runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which FIFTH AVENUE production run has the most complaints?
1C3XM66P4KW, a 1989 build, with 2 complaints. The typical FIFTH AVENUE run has 1.1.
Which FIFTH AVENUE years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1989 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1985 lightest at 1.
How many FIFTH AVENUE complaints involve a crash?
12.5% of 16 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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