1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. Newest first.
Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Replace buckle latch engagement.
Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
Remedy
Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Owner complaints
36 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Could smell strong odor of gas while idling inside cab of car. Checked under hood and found that both ends of fuel rail are leaking. End nearest fuel injection system IS dripping rapidly onto motor. Parts store does not carry this part and its not able to be repaired. I just bought this car from a dealership a month ago. :( *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
The fuel rail feeding the fuel injection leaks at the crimp on the line. This caused a major fuel leak on under the intake manifold. I saw by searching the web site that several others have complained of the same problem. I had to have the entire fuel rail replaced at a cost of $650.48. This should…
The fuel rail feeding the fuel injection leaks at the crimp on the line. This caused a major fuel leak on under the intake manifold. I saw by searching the web site that several others have complained of the same problem. I had to have the entire fuel rail replaced at a cost of $650.48. This should have been a recall due to propensity for fire hazard. When I was inspecting the leak I got sprayed in the face and eyes with gasoline painfully. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal must be stood upon for the vehicle to stop. according to the dealership, the ABS was replaced prior to the contact's purchase. the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic for this problem.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
This IS the fourth time this has happened to this car. it IS a 1991 chyrsler new yorker. the rear brakes have one flat pin that comes out of the wheel cylinder. this small flat pin pushes on a thin flat part of the rear brake shoe. because the pin in flat and does not have the fork design like…
This IS the fourth time this has happened to this car. it IS a 1991 chyrsler new yorker. the rear brakes have one flat pin that comes out of the wheel cylinder. this small flat pin pushes on a thin flat part of the rear brake shoe. because the pin in flat and does not have the fork design like the older models, the pin slips off the brake shoe and over extends. this causes loss of the brake fluid and the loss of the rear brakes. I also now have pictures of what actually occurs. *Jb
- Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
1991 chrysler 5TH avenue- fuel rail leak at o-ring connections. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
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 motor and could be very hazardous if ignited. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
1991 chrysler new yorker fifth avenue V6 3.3L. I incurred 2 fuel leaks from the fuel intake fuel rail. Each occurred at both 'u' joints. The fuel IS leaking directly into the engine. My research online indicates that a great number of chryslers have similar problems. Obviously simultaneous fuel leaks into an engine IS extremely dangerous. Please have these recalled. Thank you. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Fuel rail leaking gas. Strong smell of gas (intermittent) for last 6 years. Only recently found cause. how much damage to my health? Lucky car has not caught fire. And now can't even find a replacement part! *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The headlights were on but the head light door was closed. so, the driver had no lights. the driver had to drive holding the lever to keep the door ajar. the consumer felt it was very unsafe to have to drive this way. *ak the headlight doors closed while driving at night. also the two headlight lenses had turned colors. *Sc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut off. Dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas IS leaking and causing fumes to come into the cab of vehicle. It hesitates to start. consumer feels this IS very dangerous to health. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission light come on dashboard. Checked transmission and light came on. Checked transmission to overhaul . dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel rail IS leaking fuel onto engine, causing gas odor in passenger compartment and fire hazard.
- Air bags › Side/window
Consumer was traveling about 15mph on a side street and hit a pothole, and driver's side airbag deployed in front of his face. and caused minor injuries. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel line IS leaking next to ignition coil package, causing a fire hazard. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Was having the vehicle serviced for an oil change and noticed the fuel injection line had a crack or split which caused a fuel leak.contacted dealer. *ak
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Transmission replaced due to controller cable breaking and piston leaking. yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission jumps when going into gear. nlm
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes locked up, causing accident.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel rail IS leaking fuel onto engine, causing gas odor. Part IS on backorder. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Unknown or other
Seat belt latch broke.
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle suddenly started to accelerate. The throttle housing was burned through the rubber housing to the cables . The vehicle has been repaired by a private mechanic. Owner tried to phone the chrysler corp. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
Anti-theft security module r4686656 wa sinstalled as a replacement for a part that driver was told had a technical service bulletin and possible recall which undicate tha sb el module unables vehicle to restart under certain conditions if security system was on/refused information. *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)
- 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.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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