1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. Newest first.
Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury.
Remedy
Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.
Owner complaints
36 complaints3 involved a crash3 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Fuel rail leaks gasoline onto top of engine - many other chrysler vehicles have recall for this - searching the internet shows many people have this problem with chrysler cars - why exclude the 90 fifth avenue from the fuel rail recall? *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: anti-lock brake light always come on, chrysler said no problem. ABS brake failed, pedal goes to the floor and hit a car. Paid chrysler $780.75 to replace antilock brake controller. Brake light comes on again, brake pedal goes to floor and chrysler wants to repair the car for $2400 to change…
ABS: anti-lock brake light always come on, chrysler said no problem. ABS brake failed, pedal goes to the floor and hit a car. Paid chrysler $780.75 to replace antilock brake controller. Brake light comes on again, brake pedal goes to floor and chrysler wants to repair the car for $2400 to change ABS system. Informed chrysler about the recall regarding ABS system unit defect, but denied request because they said part number IS different. car IS inoperative since december 17, 2004. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Bad gas mileage, hard to start, smelled gas. Dealer found leak coming from fuel rack. could have started on fire while my 18 year old daughter was driving it to work. $245 for the rack plus $$$ for o-rings, gasket & hoses, not to mention labor. heard & read of many similar complaints. should have been a recall. sounds like a defect to me!! *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Fuel leakage from fuel rail
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Consumer called complaining about having problems with fuel rail. Also stated that the fuel rail IS leaking gas. Dealer was contacted and thee IS nothing they can do because there IS no recall. Ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Consumer was approaching an intersection applied brakes and ABS braking system light came on. brakes didn't hold. also, calipers/ rotors, and pads were replaced. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
The fuel injection manifold failed at two swagged fittings causing a high pressure fuel leak. Upon smelling fuel while driving the car I pulled over and found the two swagged fittings on the manifold pouring gas in the engine. I shut down the engine and had the car towed to huntington beach…
The fuel injection manifold failed at two swagged fittings causing a high pressure fuel leak. Upon smelling fuel while driving the car I pulled over and found the two swagged fittings on the manifold pouring gas in the engine. I shut down the engine and had the car towed to huntington beach chrysler and they replaced the entire manifold for $700.00 which I think IS outrages because I feel this IS a design defect because just prior to the fuel smell the car backfired twice. I wonder how many more people had the same problem and the dealers have not reported it. By the design I know I am not the only person to have this problem. There must be many, many, many more out there.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Cracked fuel rail discovered during routine maintenance/ replacement part not immediately available. factory IS shipping over 700 to dealers? will not be available until 01/??/2001. high fire hazard. vehicle has been in shop more than a week, vin # not available to me at this time. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch continued to overheat. ignition switch has been replaced 3 times.*ak the fourth switch was installed and there IS an electrical engineering defect, according to the consumer. *yh
- Power train › Manual transmission
I bought the car with 20,000 miles on it. The car has had failures of the transaxle shifted down into limp mode or second gear and staying there. I feel there IS a design flaw with the electronically controlled shifting of this transaxle and should be re-called. I have had the transaxle completely…
I bought the car with 20,000 miles on it. The car has had failures of the transaxle shifted down into limp mode or second gear and staying there. I feel there IS a design flaw with the electronically controlled shifting of this transaxle and should be re-called. I have had the transaxle completely rebuilt, the computer and sensors replaced and two different times the dealer reported he fixed a connector problem. As an engineer for a semiconductor conmpany, I feel the electronic components are going into a thermal shutdown. All the failures have occurred while driving on the highway in the hot texas heat. The last dealership I had repair the transaxle assured me that there was no problems with these trans axles. He lied.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
At 107,235 miles vehicle has had six transmission replacements. three rebuilts/three overhauls. All repairs were done by dealer. Feel free to provide any further details.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Noticed purchased more gas than normal. when started up vehicle driver smelled alot of gasoline. drove vehicle to local mechanic and was told that gas dripping on a hot muffler could have caused a fire. had the fuel rail replaced. *ak *ML
- Air bags · Steering
A spring that holds airbag in place broke, causing steering to lock up , could not turn wheel and horn kept blowing. *ak
- Air bags
This was an accident where the airbag deployed and exploded. the driver developed (within 3 days) developed double chemical pneumonia (hospitalized for 15 days) - attributed to inhalation of the talcum powder used to lubricate the airbag. the driver remained in the car for approx. 30 min. Following the accident. I am looking for any information which may exist on other injuries/accidents of this type.
- Air bags
A spring that holds airbag in place broke, caused steering to lockup, and could not tur nwheel and horn kept blowing. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Anti-lock brake failure.
- Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, air › Antilock · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Transmission slips out of gear, jerks when going into reverse, repair transmission.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly
Ignition switch failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring
There was an electrical fire in the wiring harness under the steering column. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Consumer was driving vehicle on the road at 50 mpm, all of a sudden the rear spring fell out, causing loss of rear axle; dealer was notified, but nothing was done. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical fire due to a short in the ignition switch. in addition, electrical wiring burned/melted, causing air conditioning/power windows/air bag light and emergency brake light to fail. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed three times.
- Wheels
Wheels locked up, causing accident.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS waring light keeps come on, took to dearlership under recall #689. Dealership said there was no problem. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking malfunction
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
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