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1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

Based on reports from 9 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
9
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
14
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 9 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignition:moduleHIGH

1 owners reported electrical system:ignition:module issues.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition:module (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition:module1 (11%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System1 (11%)
Tires:tread/belt1 (11%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (11%)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock1 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch1 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines1 (11%)

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

87V164000Dec 1987

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Fifth Avenue is the 1985 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chrysler Fifth Avenue Model Years

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1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue is related to the electrical system:ignition:module, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue reliable?
The 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has 9 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue have any recalls?
Yes, the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Fifth Avenue problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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