Chrysler New Yorker Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 746 owner complaints across 27 model years of the Chrysler New Yorker (1972–2004). The most-complained-about year is 1994.

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What Chrysler New Yorker owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 746 complaints with NHTSA. The 1994 model year has the most, with 215.

• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip135
• Power train: automatic transmission86
• Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system54
• Engine and engine cooling: engine39
• Steering: pump23
• Exterior lighting: headlights18
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline17
• Seats14

All Chrysler New Yorker recalls (22)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chrysler New Yorker, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 99V215000 Reported August 9, 1999 402,830 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.

   Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.

   Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995

2. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

   NHTSA 98V184000 Reported August 6, 1998 722,600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper…

   Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

3. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

   NHTSA 96V099000 Reported June 13, 1996 321,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

   Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston…

   Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

4. Electrical system: wiring

   NHTSA 94V024000 Reported February 8, 1994 110,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The right steering tie rod can rub through the automatic transmission wiring harness causing a short circuit which results in electrical system malfunctions including engine stalling and an inoperative park/starter interlock system.

   Remedy: Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness.

   Model years: 1994

5. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 92V015000 Reported February 14, 1992 20,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

   Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

   Model years: 1992

6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 91V191000 Reported November 1, 1991 80,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.

   Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.

   Model years: 1990, 1991

7. Fan/motor (visibility)

   NHTSA 91V004000 Reported October 2, 1991 125,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.

   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.

   Model years: 1990, 1991

8. Anchorage (seat belts)

   NHTSA 91V122000 Reported July 11, 1991 130,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.

   Model years: 1991

9. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 89V052000 Reported March 29, 1989 500,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.

   Remedy: Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

   Model years: 1983

10. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 88V105000 Reported July 1, 1988 580,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.

    Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

11. Power adjust (seats)

    NHTSA 88V061000 Reported April 8, 1988 1,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame.

    Remedy: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.

    Model years: 1986

12. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V053000 Reported April 10, 1986 32,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases…

    Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

    Model years: 1986

13. Interior/under dash (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V028000 Reported February 19, 1986 7,600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.

    Remedy: Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

    Model years: 1986

14. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V010000 Reported January 1, 1985 53,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. Consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

    Model years: 1985

15. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V060000 Reported June 6, 1983 3,785 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect rear wheel brake tubes and reroute to ensure proper tube to pivot bracket clearance. Any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

    Model years: 1983

16. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 81V111000 Reported September 22, 1981 150,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.

    Remedy: The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

    Model years: 1981, 1982

17. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 81V055000 Reported May 5, 1981 30,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Engine may lose power or stall due to carburetor flooding. This is caused by a poor electrical ground on the carburetor fuel bowl vent solenoid. Vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. These problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. This is caused by a sticking carburetor…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. If applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will…

    Model years: 1981

18. Wheel bearing (suspension)

    NHTSA 79V043000 Reported January 5, 1979 90 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles may have been assembled with an oversized right front wheel bearing cup which also prevents the plant lubricating equipment from cycling to lubricate both the inner and outer wheel bearings. The resultant bearing looseness and/or the lack of lubrication may cause bearing failure and, possibly, wheel spindle damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the inner and outer right front wheel bearings and bearing cups on all involved vehicles at no cost to owners.

    Model years: 1979

19. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 77V201000 Reported November 16, 1977 800,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. The terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple…

    Remedy: Dealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.

    Model years: 1972, 1973

20. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V086000 Reported May 13, 1975 33,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974, 1975

21. Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)

    NHTSA 75V023000 Reported February 5, 1975 65,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975

22. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 74V056000 Reported April 11, 1974 8,300 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.