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1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 49 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 5.2 times the median FIFTH AVENUE year — the 1991 model ranks #2 of 12 FIFTH AVENUE years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 15 reports (31% of the total).

49

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1991 compare to other FIFTH AVENUE years?

FIFTH AVENUE NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted51 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 5 complaints1985: 4 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 16 complaints1988: 9 complaints1989: 10 complaints1990: 51 complaints1991: 49 complaints1992: 33 complaints1993: 38 complaints1997: 2 complaints
FIFTH AVENUE NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1531%
Fuel System1122%
Transmission510%
Electrical System48%
Speed Control36%
Other36%
Steering24%
Lighting12%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)12%
Engine12%
Airbags12%
Seat Belts12%
Suspension12%

Does the 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

91V004000Visibility & WipersOctober 2, 1991 · 125,000 units

Defect

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.

91V122000Seat BeltsJuly 11, 1991 · 130,000 units

Defect

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.

90V162000BrakesSeptember 4, 1990 · 18,000 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON FIVE OCCASIONS VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE USE OF BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER'S SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER'S SHOP AT THIS TIME FOR THE FIFTH TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 18, 2001

“91 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE - LEAKING JOINT IN OEM FUEL RAIL. I BELIEVE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS TO BE ABLE TO ROTATE FRONT AND BACK RAILS TO ALIGN INJECTORS DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS JOINT IS SEALED AT FACTORY WITH NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE, EXCEPT FOR THE WHOLE FUEL RAIL. LEAKING FUEL LAY ON TOP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 8, 2005

“TRANSMISSION LIGHT COME ON DASHBOARD. CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED TRANSMISSION TO OVERHAUL . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 1991

“ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND RESULTED IN DASH BOARD FIRE, SEVERAL COMPONENTS (ELECTRICAL) FAILED PRIOR TO FIRE. YH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 6, 1997 · fire

1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE — common questions

Is the 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 49 complaints put the 1991 model at #2 of 12 FIFTH AVENUE years. It is one of the FIFTH AVENUE years to avoid.

What are the most common 1991 FIFTH AVENUE problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (15 complaints), fuel system (11 complaints), transmission (5 complaints).

Does the 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1991 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the FIFTH AVENUE years to avoid are 1990, 1991, 1993, 1992. The cleanest record among FIFTH AVENUE years belongs to 1986.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.