Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗HEATER:ELECTRICAL:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:FAN MOTOR
- Summary
- WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
- Consequence
- CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.
- 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.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy
- REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary
- FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
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Owner complaints (36)
36 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system | 10 | 27.8% |
| Power train | 5 | 13.9% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 8.3% |
| Steering | 2 | 5.6% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5.6% |
| Air bags | 1 | 2.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2.8% |
| Equipment | 1 | 2.8% |
How 1991 compares with other Fifth Avenue years
Best and worst Fifth Avenue years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 36 | 1 |
| 1991 | 36 | 3 |
| 1992 | 25 | 1 |
| 1993 | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue FAQ
How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 91V004000 (visibility), 91V122000 (seat belt), 90V162000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue problems?
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (12), Fuel system (10), Power train (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1991 Fifth Avenue compare with other years?
Among the 1985–1997 Chrysler Fifth Avenue model years at least five years old, the 1986 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1991 the most (36). The 1991 drew 36. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.