U.S. public vehicle records

Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE steering problems

14 complaint narratives mention steering terms.

Key facts

156 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

114,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1983 to 1997 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 21 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Steering behavior evidence

14 of 156 complaints match this topic (9.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 810378 · 1997-05-06 (May 6, 1997)

CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING LEFT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 810378 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 825488 · 1998-08-04 (August 4, 1998)

WHEN TRAVELING THERE IS PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING COLUMN MOVES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND ALSO UP AND DOWN, RESULTING IN POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 825488 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 850777 · 1999-10-14 (October 14, 1999)

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 35MPH TILT STEERING WHEEL BROKE. IT FELL DOWNWARD ONTO DRIVER'S LAP. EVERYTHING CAME OUT OF PLACE: E.G., SHIFT LEVER, SIGNAL SWITCH. HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. VEHICLE BEING TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 850777 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 483331 · 1995-08-24 (August 24, 1995)

STEERING GEAR BOX FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483331 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 971019 · 1995-08-24 (August 24, 1995)

HAD TO REPLACE STEERING GEAR BOX THREE TIMES, VEHICLE HARD TO STEER. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971019 at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

156 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

13.5%Usable mileage21 / 156 records

78.8%Valid incident date123 / 156 records

100.0%Valid filing date156 / 156 records

78.8%Ordered incident and filing dates123 / 156 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	822.2% ODI 10107512 · 48,246 mi 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 Look up ODI 10107512 at NHTSA ↗	822.2% ODI 10153423 · 177,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10153423 at NHTSA ↗	416.0% ODI 893008 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 Look up ODI 893008 at NHTSA ↗	827.6% ODI 10097948 · 72,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10097948 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	1100.0% ODI 481536 REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK Look up ODI 481536 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 488135 NO INTERLOCKING SYSTEM, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH GEAR IN PARK; PASSENGER EXITED FROM REAR AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK Look up ODI 488135 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	25.6% ODI 544021 FUEL RAIL O-RINGS FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. Look up ODI 544021 at NHTSA ↗	513.9% ODI 509266 TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. Look up ODI 509266 at NHTSA ↗	520.0% ODI 709842 I WAS GIVEN THIS VEHICLE BY MY MOTHER 2 YEARS AGO, SHE HAD MANY REPAIRS DONE. ONE MAJOR REPAIR HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVE IN A RAIN STORM. IN THE 2 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE I HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WHICH BROKE AND MOST RECENTLY MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS TAKING A LEFT TURN GOING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM MD TO VA, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION MECHANIC CALLED ME HE SAID THAT HE COULDN'T EVEN ROLL THE CAR TO THE LIFT, HE SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION LITERA… Look up ODI 709842 at NHTSA ↗	26.9% ODI 10044038 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 Look up ODI 10044038 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 8000996 VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT SPEEDS OF 5-45 MPH, TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM.*AK Look up ODI 8000996 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 543358 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTANT STARTING PROBLEMS. Look up ODI 543358 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	25.6% ODI 10040947 · 150,000 mi FUEL LEAKAGE FROM FUEL RAIL Look up ODI 10040947 at NHTSA ↗	12.8% ODI 8016188 WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK Look up ODI 8016188 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	26.9% ODI 701818 ON THIS VEHICLE AND ANOTHER I OWNED WITH THE 3.3 L ENGINE, THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT . WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO DRIVE THROUGH SNOW DRIFTS OF MAYBE 10" TO 12" OR WHEN HIGH WINDS DRIVE SNOW AND/OR SLEET INTO THE ENGINE BAY, THIS IS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE BELT TO SLIP OFF THE PULLEYS. THIS CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF CHARGING FUNCTION, COOLING FUNCTION, POWER STEERING. NATURALLY THERE IS NO HEAT TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR OF FOGGING, THE HEADLIGHTS GO QUITE DIM. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COUNT ON REPLACING THIS BELT AT LEAST ONCE EAC… Look up ODI 701818 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	25.6% ODI 10045754 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 Look up ODI 10045754 at NHTSA ↗	411.1% ODI 10066342 · 65,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10066342 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	13.4% ODI 10098722 · 90,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10098722 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 851357 CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES AT A LIGHT AND SLID INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. CONSUMER HAD TO BLOW HORN TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS. *AK Look up ODI 851357 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	25.6% ODI 514577 BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES. Look up ODI 514577 at NHTSA ↗	25.6% ODI 507760 BRAKES FAILED. Look up ODI 507760 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 967327 EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO STOP. TT Look up ODI 967327 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 564139 DURING AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER, CONSUMER STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, SHE WAS UNAWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG BECAUSE THERE WERE NO MARKINGS FOR THE AIR BAG IN HER VEHICLE. *TT Look up ODI 564139 at NHTSA ↗	38.3% ODI 714591 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. Look up ODI 714591 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	14.0% ODI 515643 CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AIRBAGS ARE NOT SAFE FOR SHORT DRIVER'S. Look up ODI 515643 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	25.6% ODI 512623 ABS RECALL--OWNER NOT NOTIFIED. Look up ODI 512623 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	28.0% ODI 510010 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. RECALLED LATER, WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS. Look up ODI 510010 at NHTSA ↗	13.4% ODI 508909 ABS PROBLEMS. Look up ODI 508909 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	25.6% ODI 527712 AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYS ON. Look up ODI 527712 at NHTSA ↗	14.0% ODI 10234608 · 157,053 mi 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; I ADDED APPROX 9 OZ BRAKE FLUID & ALL LIGHTS WENT OFF. 22-25 MARCH 2008 FIRESTONE/HAZLETON INVOICE #123975 , MILEAGE 150,103, THOROUGHLY CHECKED FOR BRAKE LEAKS AS PER MY REQUEST, DURING … Look up ODI 10234608 at NHTSA ↗	26.9% ODI 10895363 · 62,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10895363 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	Too few reports for a range	72,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10107512 · 48,246 mi 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 Look up ODI 10107512 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10153423 · 177,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10153423 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10097948 · 72,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10097948 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	150,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10040947 · 150,000 mi FUEL LEAKAGE FROM FUEL RAIL Look up ODI 10040947 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail	Too few reports for a range	82,800 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10066342 · 65,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10066342 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10098410 · 75,600 mi 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 Look up ODI 10098410 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10107543 · 120,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10107543 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	109,527 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10234608 · 157,053 mi 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; I ADDED APPROX 9 OZ BRAKE FLUID & ALL LIGHTS WENT OFF. 22-25 MARCH 2008 FIRESTONE/HAZLETON INVOICE #123975 , MILEAGE 150,103, THOROUGHLY CHECKED FOR BRAKE LEAKS AS PER MY REQUEST, DURING … Look up ODI 10234608 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10895363 · 62,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10895363 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

1993: 6 complaints · 1997: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
1993	1	5	6
1997	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
1993	23	6	0
1997	2	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	Air Bags	Service Brakes, Air:Antilock	Unknown Or Other
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	—	1 ODI 975832 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 515864 ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT. Look up ODI 515864 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 975832 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 512623 ABS RECALL--OWNER NOT NOTIFIED. Look up ODI 512623 at NHTSA ↗	0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	1 ODI 975832 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	1 ODI 975832 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	2 ODI 515864 ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT. Look up ODI 515864 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 975832 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 975832 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTO TRANSMISSION. TT WHEN IT IS RAINY OR ANY TYPE OF DAMPNESS, BRAKES SQUEAL VERY LOUD, AND ANY OTHER WEATHRE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE ANY NOISE.*JB Look up ODI 975832 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0
Air Bags	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock	1 ODI 512623 ABS RECALL--OWNER NOT NOTIFIED. Look up ODI 512623 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Unknown Or Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

6 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

17 mentions · 10.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 114,027 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10107512 · 48,246 mi

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

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ODI 503834

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED. *DSH

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ODI 514066

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

7 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,300 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10040947 · 150,000 mi

FUEL LEAKAGE FROM FUEL RAIL

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ODI 10045754

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

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ODI 739311

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 …

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8000996

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT SPEEDS OF 5-45 MPH, TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM.*AK

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ODI 809962

ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THE FAN MOTOR WILL NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO STALLING PROBLEMS AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.*AK

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ODI 10063058

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 810378

CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING LEFT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

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ODI 502052

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED/FAILED, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *DSH

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ODI 701818

ON THIS VEHICLE AND ANOTHER I OWNED WITH THE 3.3 L ENGINE, THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT . WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO DRIVE THROUGH SNOW DRIFTS OF MAYBE 10" TO 12" OR WHEN HIGH WINDS DRIVE SNOW AND/OR SLEET INTO THE ENGINE BAY, THIS IS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE BELT TO SLIP OFF THE PULLEYS. THIS CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF CHARGING FUNCTION, COOLING FUNCTION, POWER STEERING. NATURALLY THERE IS NO HEAT TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR OF FOGGING, THE HEADLIGHTS GO QUITE DIM. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COUNT ON REPLACING THIS BELT AT LEAST ONCE EAC…

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 71,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 508997

THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP VEHICLE. TWO YEARS AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL TO CORRECT PROBLEM.

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ODI 10036838 · 71,000 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE ABS WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK

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ODI 10063058

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 970630

THE TRANSMISSION QUIT AND CAUSED THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

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