1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

4 recalls — 124 complaints

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
321,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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.
80,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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.
125,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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.
130,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

124 total complaints 1 crashes 5 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM12
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY3
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 $3,150

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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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 3 0 View
1974 2 0 View
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