1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
4 recalls — 124 complaints — 43 TSBs
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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 ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS W... Read more
91V191000 Nov 1, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
91V004000 Oct 2, 1991
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Defect Description
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Consequence
CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.
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.
91V122000 Jul 11, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
Complaint Statistics
124 total complaints
1 crashes 5 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 20 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
I AM REPORTING A PROBLEM WHICH MAY RELATE TO ACCELERATION DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. MY 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER REVVED UP CONSIDERABLY AS I SAT IN NEUTRAL AFTER TRAVELING AT 45 TO 50 MPH FOR 7 HOURS. I WAS DRIVING FROM RICHMOND, VA TO ALBANY, GA AND SETTING THE PACE FOR A RENTAL TRUCK ON A VERY WINDY... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
I AM REPORTING A PROBLEM WHICH MAY RELATE TO ACCELERATION DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. MY 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER REVVED UP CONSIDERABLY AS I SAT IN NEUTRAL AFTER TRAVELING AT 45 TO 50 MPH FOR 7 HOURS. I WAS DRIVING FROM RICHMOND, VA TO ALBANY, GA AND SETTING THE PACE FOR A RENTAL TRUCK ON A VERY WINDY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 8, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED ONE YEAR AGO HAD RECALL 96V099000 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ABS. SHE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS NOW. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN STOPPING. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT INDICATED THAT THE PUMP WAS BROKE. THE PARTS HAVE BE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
May 25, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2005
I HAVE A 1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. I WAS DRIVING ON WILBETH RD., AKRON, OH AT A VERY SLOW RATE APPROX. 25 M.P.H. WHICH WAS THE SPEED LIMIT. I HIT A POTHOLE AND MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I HAVE INJURIES DUE TO THAT ACCIDENT WHICH I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND WAS EXAMINED AND X-RAYED. I HAVE PICTURES OF... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 1, 2004
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE, AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WHILE DEPLOYING STEERING WHEEL COVER CAME OFF AND HIT THE DRIVER IN THE STERNUM AND INJURED THE DRIVER.*AK
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 20, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM ON 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKERS. *MR *SC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Jun 23, 2004
BLACK SMOKE AND LARGE FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THE FUEL RAIL FAILED. *AK WHILE PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OF, TH... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
NAR 06/18/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER WILL FORWARD THE REST OF THE INFO IN A REPORT TO THE DOT SITE WITH PHOTOS. *CB *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING BAD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THE SAME THING IN OTHER YEARS BUT NONE ON MINE. SOMTHING THIS DANGEROUS SHOULD BE AT LEAST DISCOUNTED ON REPAIR.
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING BAD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THE SAME THING IN OTHER YEARS BUT NONE ON MINE. SOMTHING THIS DANGEROUS SHOULD BE AT LEAST DISCOUNTED ON REPAIR.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 5, 2004
Incident date: Apr 4, 2004
THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION KEEPS BUCKLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE DRIVER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE VEHICLE JERKS REALLY HARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 23, 2004
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED AT 190,000 MILES DUE TO FUEL INJECTION LINE BUSTING. GAS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST. CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 23, 2004
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED AT 190,000 MILES DUE TO FUEL INJECTION LINE BUSTING. GAS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST. CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2004
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED AT 190,000 MILES DUE TO FUEL INJECTION LINE BUSTING. GAS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST. CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Dec 3, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ABS SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A FILTER AND REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TIRES AND A FUEL RAIL. (RECALL # 96V099000). *JB *NLM
TIRES
Dec 3, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ABS SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A FILTER AND REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TIRES AND A FUEL RAIL. (RECALL # 96V099000). *JB *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 3, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ABS SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A FILTER AND REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TIRES AND A FUEL RAIL. (RECALL # 96V099000). *JB *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Jul 5, 2000
PROBLEMS GETTING ABS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. *MR (RECALL# 96V099000) THE ABS HAD BEEN WORKED ON TWICE. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT FIX THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE FILTER AND THE RELAY WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *SCC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Jul 5, 2000
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES ON VEHICLE.*MR ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM WORKED ON TWICE. THE ABS, THE PUMP AND THE FILTER WAS REPLACED. INTEREMITTENTLY THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND THE ABS RUNS ALOT.*TS THE CONSUMER FINALLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING A DEFECT WITH T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
CONSUMER STATES HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AFFECTING BATTERY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
CONSUMER STATES HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AFFECTING BATTERY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Dec 27, 2002
Incident date: Dec 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ABS FAILED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Oct 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. CONSUMER CAN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SHORT DISTANCE/SPEED (5) MILES, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. (PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED AS OF YET/DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM) MR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE MOTOR DIES... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP WHICH WAS ON RECALL, AND THEN REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE PROBLEM REOCCURRED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP WHICH WAS ON RECALL, AND THEN REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE PROBLEM REOCCURRED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 19, 2002
Incident date: Dec 12, 1991
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT GO BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR, SO PASSENGERS ARE NOT RESTRAINED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Mar 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, FELT A POP UNDER ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THEN, VEHICLE REVVED LOUDLY. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH, AND CONSUMER SAW FLAMES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL WHEN DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Mar 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, FELT A POP UNDER ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THEN, VEHICLE REVVED LOUDLY. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH, AND CONSUMER SAW FLAMES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 28, 2001
MY HUSBAND REPLACED 2 O-RINGS THAT WERE LEAKING FUEL, ($18.00!) ONLY TO DISCOVER THE PROFUSE SPRAYING OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE. BROUGHT IT TO DODGE COUNTRY. ITS STILL THERE, AND WILL COST $600 TO REPAIR FOR PARTS AND LABOR! PLEASE RESPOND WITH ANY INFO.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 26, 2001
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL INJECTION RAIL,CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF RECALL#98V18400, AND STATES IT IS SAME DEFECT, BUT RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW YORKER, 1991. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 16, 2001
Incident date: Jan 16, 2001
FUEL RAIL LEAKED AT THE MIDDLE OF RAIL WHICH WAS CRIMPED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON FUEL RAIL, WHICH SEEMED TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2000
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING GASOLINE ONTO ENGINE, CAUSING GASOLINE FUMES IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 12, 2000
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY ALL FOUR WHEELS DO NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. A TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Feb 18, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THERE WAS AN APPROX. 1' SNOW FURROW LEFT BY A SNOWPLOW. WHEN THE CAR CROSSED THIS, THE REAR END OF THE CAR DROPPED RIGHT TO THE GROUND. UPON GETTING THE CAR HOME AND UP ON JACK STANDS, IT WAS REALIZED THAT BOTH REAR SPRING PERCHES HAD ROTTED OUT AND HINGED AT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2000
FUEL LEAK WHERE FUEL LINE ATTACHES TO THE INJECTOR RAIL.FOR MORE THAN 4 YEARS AGO I OCCASIONALLY NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES. NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP NOR I COULD FIND ANY INDICATION OF A LEAK. IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS THE ODOR HAS BEEN STRONGER & HAPPENED MORE OFTEN, WHICH STARTED ME LOOKING AGAIN. FO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: Jul 21, 1999
WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKE,. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKED UP. WAS TRYING TO PULL VEHICLE TO SIDE OFF ROAD TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. CONTACTED DEALER & HAD IT TOWED. MECHANIC CHECKED & NOTICED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE BURNED. ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM EXCEPT POWER BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLAC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: Jul 21, 1999
WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKE,. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKED UP. WAS TRYING TO PULL VEHICLE TO SIDE OFF ROAD TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. CONTACTED DEALER & HAD IT TOWED. MECHANIC CHECKED & NOTICED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE BURNED. ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM EXCEPT POWER BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLAC... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 8, 1999
CONSISTENTLY LOSES AIR IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DEFECT.
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Sep 8, 1999
CONSISTENTLY LOSES AIR IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DEFECT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 20, 1999
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE / IGNITION. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 12, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS, RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER RECALLS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 21, 1999
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING GAS ONTO ENGINE MANIFOLD, AND THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
WHEN DRIVING THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE IS SITTING UP HIGH, AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS SITTING LOW DUE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. *AK *ML
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 24, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL AND "O"-RINGS THERE WAS FUEL SMELL AND A FUEL LEAK WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. DEALER IS REPLACING THE PARTS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
FUEL LINE THAT GOES TO INJECTORS IS LEAKING FUEL ON TOP OF MOTOR, LEAK IS AT PRESS FITTED CONNECTION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Sep 25, 1996
FUEL RAIL IS CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. DEALER REPLACED INJECTOR/ "O"-RINGS/REPAIRED RAIL, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURRED. AFTER SECOND INJECTOR WAS REPLACED, THE PROBLEM STOPPED. *AK *ML
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
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 — 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
43 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
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
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
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
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
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
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
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
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
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 (current) | 4 | 124 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 117 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 95 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 49 | View |
| 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 |