AI Damage1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 25
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 48% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 24% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 8% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 4% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel system 4% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 4% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 12 complaints (48% of all).
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (24% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 5 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (8% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (4% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 25 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Mileage 106587 second time problem started approx 11 march 08 low brake fluid, abs & brake lights came on; mileage 150,351; I added approx 9 oz brake fluid & all lights went off.
The serpentine belt continues to pop off. Occurs when turning right and going up a hill. I end up replacing the belt twice a year.
Total brake failure occurred after the abs warning light lit up on the dashboard.
Defective cylinder heads - rocker arm support tower failure on two vehicles. 1990 dodge dynasty w/3.3 engine and 1992 chrysler new yorker/fifth avenue w/3.3 engine.
There was never any indication that the vehicle was having a problem, no gear slipping, nothing. I am greatful that my son had just gotten off the highway and that he was not traveling at a higher speed.
Consumer complains that airbags are not safe for short driver's.
While driving at 55 mph the automatic transmission failed w/power failure and grinding noise. Please describe details.
When driving the vehicle will downshift, causing the vehicle speed to decease.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,448 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fifth Avenue has 12 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 25, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, powertrain, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 25. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (12%), transmission slipping (12%), warning lights, check engine (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1992 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.