1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car. THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
What could happen: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
The fix: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1992 FIFTH AVENUE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 92V015000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Summary: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (13), Hydraulic (8), Engine (6), Transmission / drivetrain (6), Air (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
08/03/2020 · Brakes
I CALLE CHRYSLER CARE AND THEY IN NOVEMBER 2019 TOLD ME THAT IT STILL HAS TO BE FIXED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IN JUNE THEY SAY THAT THEY ALREADY FIXED THE RECALL IN 1996 AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO FIX IT. I HAS TO DO WITH THE ABS RECALL SO I SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING TO STOP THE CAR. I ENDED UP GETTING ANOTHER CAR TO GET MYSELF TO WORK. THAN…
06/07/2014 · Brakes
I WAS ON MY WAY TO CHURCH, DRIVING IN A 30 MPH SPEED ZONE, GOING DOWN HILL, COMING TO A STOP AND IT HAD JUST STARTED RAINING. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES I STARTED SLIDING/HYDROPLANING ALL OVER THE ROAD, FIRST INTO THE ONCOMING LANE, THEN BACK TO MY LANE, BUT OFF TO THE EDGE AND FINALLY MANAGED TO STOP JUST AT THE STOP SIGN. THERE WAS TRAFFIC ALL AROUND ME, BUT…
10/06/2008 · Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PAVEMENT WAS WET AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $1,500 IN DAMAGES. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NOT HOLDING THE TIRES PROPERLY IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DI…
07/16/2008 · Brakes
I HAD TO REPLACE MY ABS PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE FIRST TIME WAS BY MAFF MOTORS/TAMAQUA CHRYSLER DEALER; INVOICE DATED 10 JULY 06. ABS LAMPS ON & BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD; DIAGNOSIS PUMP/MOTOR FAILURE. MILEAGE 106587 SECOND TIME PROBLEM STARTED APPROX 11 MARCH 08 LOW BRAKE FLUID, ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON; MILEAGE 150,351…
10/20/2006 · Engine
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. *NM
08/29/2003 · Brakes
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE ABS WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK
07/12/2003 · Engine
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. BOTH VEHICLES HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE MODE WHERIN THE ROCKER ARM SUPPORT TOWER (CAST AS PART OF CYLINDER HEAD) FAILED BY DETACHING FROM THE CASTING BODY OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS RESULTED…
07/17/2001 · Brakes
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT 3MPH THERE WERE NO BRAKES. A MECHANIC SAID THAT ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK