1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
2 recalls — 49 complaints — 11 TSBs
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
2 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
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 | $4,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 120000 LIGHTING (PWS) | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
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.
PE93044
Opened: May 6, 1993 — Closed: Sep 17, 1993
UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89093
Opened: Mar 1, 1989 — Closed: Mar 29, 1989
FRAME CORROSION
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PE89036
Opened: Jan 9, 1989 — Closed: Jan 31, 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).
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Total Recalls
1,035
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
48
Reported Crashes
32
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 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 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |