1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

2 recalls — 49 complaints

08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
6,903 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
88V105000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
580,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

49 total complaints 2 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY3
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 5, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM LEAK. THERE IS A RECALL IS MINE AFFECTED? *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
SEAT BELT DOES NOT REMAIN BUCKLED WHEN PULLED SUDDENLY. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Jan 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jan 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS REPLACED IN 1994, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MOST RECENT BEING IN FALL OF 1996. THOUGH THIS WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 6-7 MONTHS BECAUSE THE TURBO-CHARGER HAD TO BE REPLACED. TURBO-CHARGER WAS REPLACED IN JAN. OF 1998. ALSO, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JAN.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 14, 1998
FUEL IS COMING THROUGH HOSES OF FUEL INJUECTION SYSTEM. VEHICLE LEAKING MOTOR OIL. ALSO, INTAKE MANIFOLD IS BURNING GAS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE OIL PRESSURE WOULD BE VERY LOW. NOT AT DEALER'S. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 14, 1998
FUEL IS COMING THROUGH HOSES OF FUEL INJUECTION SYSTEM. VEHICLE LEAKING MOTOR OIL. ALSO, INTAKE MANIFOLD IS BURNING GAS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE OIL PRESSURE WOULD BE VERY LOW. NOT AT DEALER'S. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Aug 12, 1998
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON RIGHT FRONT CORNER OF VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS BROKE DRIVER'S NECK. VEHICLE WAS STUCK 55 MPH. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Oct 31, 1997
DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WENT TO SLOW DOWN AND STOPPED/VEHICLE STALLED. WENT TO RESTART, IT STALLED AGAIN. HEAT GAUGE WAS NORMAL. NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, WHOLE CENTER OF FRONT HOOD WAS COMPLETLY BURNT. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 8, 1997
Incident date: Sep 7, 1997
AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED BY FIRE MARSHALL. OWNER FEELS IT WAS GAS RELATED. *AK *NLM
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 24, 1997
FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED FIRE TO MAIN WIRING HARNESS/FUEL RAIL/VACUUM HOSES/AIR CONDITIONER HOSE.
Fire 1 deaths
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 21, 1995
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATING FROM PANEL. *DH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 5, 1996
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO FUEL NOT GETTING INTO SYSTEM. *SD
SEATS Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 5, 1996
CAR SEAT BROKEN. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 5, 1996
EXHAUST WIRES BURNT DUE TO SHORT. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
COMPUTER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1995
RADIATOR FAILED. *DSH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Oct 28, 1994
POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 9, 1993
MAP SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
ENGINE REPAIRED. *SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
AIR CONDITIONER HIGH PRESSURE HOSE LINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 9, 1993
FUEL LINE CLAMP REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1995
RADIATOR REPLACED. *SD
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 28, 1994
MOTOR FOR POWER WINDOWS REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 7, 1995
COMPUTER REPLACED. *SD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 14, 1995
INSTRUMENT PANEL REPLACED.*SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL INOPERABLE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 9, 1993
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED.*SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 27, 1995
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. *AW
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Sep 7, 1995
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMNS ARE COMING LOOSE. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Sep 7, 1995
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMNS ARE COMING LOOSE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING May 23, 1995
Incident date: May 18, 1995
VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD AND DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. TT
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1994
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
PURCHASED USED CAR AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULDN'T GO UP. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE LEAK. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
RADIATOR FAILED, CAUSING COOLANT LEAK. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Sep 30, 1994
ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FAILED, GIVES INACCURATE READINGS. *AK
POWER TRAIN Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1994
REPLACED ODOMETER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Mar 21, 1995
CAR WAS PARKING LOT AND CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 12, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 13, 1995
Incident date: Nov 15, 1994
THE COMPUTER ON THE STEERING COLUMN BLACKS OUT ABOUT THREE TIME. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
HAIR-LINE CRACK IN ROTOR, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING, REPLACED ROTOR, NOTICED SOME IMPROVEMT BUT ALSO SOME ROUGH IDLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Jan 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING, OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED, NOTICED MARGINAL IMPROVEMENT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jan 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
ROUGH IDLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Jan 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING, REPAIRED 3 TIMES, PROBLEM PERSISTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jan 5, 1995
Incident date: Apr 5, 1988
K-MEMBER SECTION MELTED BECAUSE OF THIN GAUGE METAL, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH TORSION BAR AND MAKING NOISE. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Premium $3,650
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 25.0 21.0 Regular $2,850

CO2 Emissions: 467.7 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA99031 Opened: Oct 29, 1999 — Closed: Sep 13, 2001
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
There is no summary currently available
RQ98018 Opened: Oct 7, 1998 — Closed: Jul 8, 2002
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1996
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
PE93044 Opened: May 6, 1993 — Closed: Sep 17, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89036 Opened: Jan 9, 1989 — Closed: Jan 31, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING
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CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER across all model years (1972–1997).

44 Total Recalls
1,035 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
48 Reported Crashes
32 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Year by Year

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1995 2 74 View
1994 3 296 View
1993 3 96 View
1992 2 61 View
1991 4 124 View
1990 3 117 View
1989 0 95 View
1988 1 49 View
1987 (current) 2 49
1986 5 28 View
1985 3 7 View
1984 1 2 View
1983 2 6 View
1982 1 0 View
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