Model year record
1993 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE recalls & problems
The 1993 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 29 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor | 13 | 98,450 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Torque converter | 4 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system › Fuel rail | 3 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine | 3 | — |
| VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor; Defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, airAntilock; Antilock › Abs warning light | 2 | — |
| TiresSidewall | 2 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal › Sensor/control module | 1 | — |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Unknown or other
REPEATEDLY TOOK CAR TO WATERTOWN SPRING BECAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE SEIZING UP, REPEATADLY. WE HAD TO LOSE MONEY ON OUR TRIP TO NASCAR RACE DUE TO OUR SAFETY CONCERNS, KNOWING HILLS, TRAFFIC, POLICE ACTIVITY IN RACE AREA. WE HAVE NOW SPENT ADDITIONAL FINDS ON STEERING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE.
- Fuel system, gasoline
MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS IVE GOTTIN IT FIXED TWICE BUT IT KEEPS CONTINUING TO LEAK. *JS
- Service brakes, hydraulic
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1993 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES. (BENDIX 10). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL IN OCTOBER OF 2009. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED IN AUGUST OF 2010. THE BRAKES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO APPLY BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE. THE FIX BY THE DEALERSHIP WAS INEFFECTIVE, LASTING LESS THEN ONE YEAR. *TR
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1993 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIR WORK. HOWEVER, ONE MONTH LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONE MONTH AFTER THAT, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR, BUT IT DIDN'T LAST. THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, BUT BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GET TO THE DEALER, THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN. FINALLY, AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF THE BRAKES FAILING, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS STUCK ON OFF AND A NEW SWITCH WAS NEEDED. *JB
- Service brakes, hydraulic
ON 9/25/2008 I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE CHRYSLER PLACE IN WARNER ROBINS, GA BECAUSE THE ABS BRAKES WENT OUT. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THOSE BRAKES. I WAS CHARGED $498.66 FOR WHAT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. ON 10/23/2009 I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. THE SERVICE PERSON STATED THAT I NEEDED SOME OTHER THINGS REPLACED BUT THEY WOULD WORK WITHIN THE WARRANTY. ON 11/06/2008 I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK MAY 25, 2009 BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT AGAIN. I WAS INFORMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH WHICH WAS LOCKED IN THE OFF POSITION AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE SERVICE PERSON…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
FUEL RAIL STARTED LEAKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON POURING GAS ON INTAKE, VALVE COVERS AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR INJURY TO VEHICLE AND IT'S OCCUPANTS. *JB
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
FAILURE OF ABS PUMP AND ASSEMBLY. BRAKES TOTALY FAILED. THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 685 SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS CHARGED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ABS SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED OVER A TIME SPAN OF SEVERAL YEARS, SPECIFICALY 12/18/01 THRU 7/8/04.*AK
- Power train › Automatic transmission
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND THEN WENT 35 MILES TO TAKE CARE OF SOME BUSINESS. BUT WHEN SHE RETURNED HOME , STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT,AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOME. THERE, HER HUSBAND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONSUMER HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONClosed
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR…
- ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONClosedLed to recall 96V099000
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