Chrysler Newport Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 6 model years of the Chrysler Newport (1972–1981).

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• 1972
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• 1979
• 1981

All Chrysler Newport recalls (7)

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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Vacuum (service brakes)

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

   Model years: 1974, 1975

6. 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

7. Electrical system

   NHTSA 72V082000 Reported April 17, 1972 97 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Model years: 1972

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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.