1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
3 recalls — 296 complaints — 78 TSBs
99V215000 Aug 9, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
98V184000 Aug 6, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RI... Read more
94V024000 Feb 8, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
Consequence
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
Complaint Statistics
296 total complaints
29 crashes 9 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 26 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 19 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 18 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 |
| SEATS | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 10 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
STEERING
Sep 2, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2012
CHRYSLER CORP. RECALL FOR POWER SEAT ADJUSTER IN 2012 , TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES AND NEVER GOT THIS REPLACED AS I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS, YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE THE POWER SEAT,ON MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2013 I FOUND THAT THE WHEELS KEPT TRYIN... Read more
SEATS
Sep 2, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2012
CHRYSLER CORP. RECALL FOR POWER SEAT ADJUSTER IN 2012 , TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES AND NEVER GOT THIS REPLACED AS I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS, YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE THE POWER SEAT,ON MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2013 I FOUND THAT THE WHEELS KEPT TRYIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Oct 24, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. A/C WONT POWER, POWER WINDOW WONT WORK, ETC. ALL RELAYS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL NOT WORKING. GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE OF CAR COMING FROM INJECTION SYSTEM AREA. VERY HARMFUL FUMES. *TR
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Oct 24, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. A/C WONT POWER, POWER WINDOW WONT WORK, ETC. ALL RELAYS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL NOT WORKING. GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE OF CAR COMING FROM INJECTION SYSTEM AREA. VERY HARMFUL FUMES. *TR
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 26, 2009
Incident date: Oct 24, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE BACK SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION WITH EXTREME CAUTION. THE MANUFACTURER AND AUTHORIZED DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 10, 2007
MY CAR 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL WORK O RING LEAKAGE ON FUEL INJECTORS WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP. THEY HAD TO JUMP THE BATTERY, ONE DAY LATER THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR SINCE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM I BELIEVE IT HA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 10, 2007
MY CAR 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL WORK O RING LEAKAGE ON FUEL INJECTORS WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP. THEY HAD TO JUMP THE BATTERY, ONE DAY LATER THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR SINCE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM I BELIEVE IT HA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 5, 2008
Incident date: Apr 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND IN PARK EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERLOCK AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER TO CALL NHTSA CONCERNI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 9, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
CAR WILL NOT GO FORWARD UNTIL ENGINE TEMP. HAND GETS UP TO THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMP. THE VEHICLE BACKS UP JUST FINE BUT ONCE IT START FORWARD RUN AND CHANGE GEAR OK. *NM
AIR BAGS
Apr 18, 2005
Incident date: Oct 25, 2004
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH CONSUMER HIT A CEMENT BULK. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT AT ALL DEPLOY. CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 12, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
CHRYSLER PLACED 1993 ABS SYSTEMS ON EARLY PRODUCTION 1994 NEW YORKER MODELS. THE 1993 NEW YORKER HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO RECALL THE 1994 NEW YORKER WITH THE 1993 ABS SYSTEM. A CATASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 1, 2004
Incident date: Feb 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 24, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ENGINE STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. REGULAR AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE MANUFACTURES GUIDELINES, YET THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE FREEWAY AND WILL NOT START. I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 11, 2003
REQUEST TO GET AIR BAG DISCONNECTED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS FIVE FEET INCHES TALL AND SITS SEVEN INCHES AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG MAY KILL HER. *JB *NM
STEERING
Nov 24, 2003
Incident date: Nov 12, 2003
ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE CAR STEERING "CRUNCHING" NOISE WHEN STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT. NOISE DISSIPATES AS VEHICLE WARMS UP. STEERING FEELS AS THOUGH IT WANDERS ONLY FOR A SECOND. P.S FLUID CHANGED NO CHANGE. *LA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 23, 2003
Incident date: Oct 20, 1994
1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 3.5L. TRANSMISSION JUMPS INTO LOWER GEAR WHILE DRIVING, THEN IT WON'T GO OVER 40 MPH. *LA
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Aug 29, 2003
CONSUMER REQUESTED APPROVAL TO HAVE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS REMOVED. *PH *CB *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 31, 2003
Incident date: Jul 31, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND NOT RESTART. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jan 19, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL RAIL HAS CRACKS CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 7, 1999
I PURCHASED A 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER IN 1998. EVERY SUMMER THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED. A CHRYSLER TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT IN THE 1994 NEW YORKER. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. TO INQUIRE IF THERE IS INDEED A PROBLEM, AND IF OTHER OWNE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2002
Incident date: Nov 4, 2002
NHTSA#8761-98-V-184-000:FUEL LEAKAGE::THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEMS CAN LEAK FUEL. CONSUMER STATES SMELL STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Feb 19, 1999
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL#790 FOR THE O RINGS. THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAVING PROBLEM GASOLINE IS LEAKING OUT INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Oct 1, 2002
Incident date: Sep 9, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT IS NOT WORKING. RECALL FAILED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLMCONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AND THE POWER SEAT MECHANISM WAS CHECKED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR BOX WAS THE PROBLEM, AND THAT NO ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GIVEN TOWARDS THE REPAIR. *JG
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 12, 2002
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND LOOKING OUT OF THE REAR WINDOW, DRIVER SEES DOUBLE HEAD LIGHTS FROM VEHICLE FROM BEHIND, LEAVING VISION DISTORTED. *TT
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Sep 9, 2002
Incident date: Nov 3, 1996
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COVER IS CURLING UP LIKE PAPER. CONSUMER FEELS HEAT FROM THE SUN IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Aug 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING, VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, MECHANIC FOUND NO PROBLEM. ON 22 AUGUST 2002 THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
WE HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS NEVER MADE AWARE THAT THERE WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONERS IN THESE VEHICLES. I HAVE NEVER RECIEVED ANY RECALL LETTERS NOR HAVE I RECIEVED THE ADDENDUM TO THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
THERE IS A CRACK IN THE ARMS WHERE STEERING WAS MOUNTED TO VEHICLE FRAME AND BODY.*AK *JG
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 17, 2002
Incident date: Dec 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 5-6 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A POLE. THEN, A FEW MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER HAD THE SAME ACCELERATION PROBLEM, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT RUN INTO ANYTHING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHIN... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 17, 2002
Incident date: Dec 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 5-6 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A POLE. THEN, A FEW MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER HAD THE SAME ACCELERATION PROBLEM, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT RUN INTO ANYTHING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHIN... Read more
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
May 9, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2001
WHEN PARKING ON A HILL BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKES DID NOT WORK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 9, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2001
WHEN PARKING ON A HILL BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKES DID NOT WORK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mar 11, 2002
DRIVER TURNED STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A U-TURN AND VEHICLE KEPT GOING STRAIGHT DUE TO A BOLT COMING OFF TIE ROD. DEALER HAS TO PUT SEALANT ON NUT TO KEEP IT FROM COMING OFF.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 10, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED RIGHT AFTER STARTING UP. TRANSMISSION SHOP DETERMINED A SEAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. PLEASE ADD FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 10, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED RIGHT AFTER STARTING UP. TRANSMISSION SHOP DETERMINED A SEAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. PLEASE ADD FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RELEASE SO THAT SEAT BELT COULD BE BUCKLED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
THIS IS INTERROGATIVE. MY WIFE JOINED AN ACCIDENT IN PROGRESS (NO. 3 OF 3 VEHICLES) BECASUE SHE COULDN'T STOP IN TIME. SHE WAS AT 35 MPH STEADY, SAID SHE HAD APPLIED FULL BRAKING. THE NYER WAS PITCHED DOWN WHEN IT CONTACTED THE BUMPER OF A S-10 PICKUP TRUCK. WE HAVE SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, L... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
THIS IS INTERROGATIVE. MY WIFE JOINED AN ACCIDENT IN PROGRESS (NO. 3 OF 3 VEHICLES) BECASUE SHE COULDN'T STOP IN TIME. SHE WAS AT 35 MPH STEADY, SAID SHE HAD APPLIED FULL BRAKING. THE NYER WAS PITCHED DOWN WHEN IT CONTACTED THE BUMPER OF A S-10 PICKUP TRUCK. WE HAVE SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, L... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
THIS IS INTERROGATIVE. MY WIFE JOINED AN ACCIDENT IN PROGRESS (NO. 3 OF 3 VEHICLES) BECASUE SHE COULDN'T STOP IN TIME. SHE WAS AT 35 MPH STEADY, SAID SHE HAD APPLIED FULL BRAKING. THE NYER WAS PITCHED DOWN WHEN IT CONTACTED THE BUMPER OF A S-10 PICKUP TRUCK. WE HAVE SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, L... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
THIS IS INTERROGATIVE. MY WIFE JOINED AN ACCIDENT IN PROGRESS (NO. 3 OF 3 VEHICLES) BECASUE SHE COULDN'T STOP IN TIME. SHE WAS AT 35 MPH STEADY, SAID SHE HAD APPLIED FULL BRAKING. THE NYER WAS PITCHED DOWN WHEN IT CONTACTED THE BUMPER OF A S-10 PICKUP TRUCK. WE HAVE SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, L... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
THIS IS INTERROGATIVE. MY WIFE JOINED AN ACCIDENT IN PROGRESS (NO. 3 OF 3 VEHICLES) BECASUE SHE COULDN'T STOP IN TIME. SHE WAS AT 35 MPH STEADY, SAID SHE HAD APPLIED FULL BRAKING. THE NYER WAS PITCHED DOWN WHEN IT CONTACTED THE BUMPER OF A S-10 PICKUP TRUCK. WE HAVE SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, L... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 94V024000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Aug 5, 2001
WITH ONLY 57,250 MILES, AND A WELL-CARED FOR CAR, I THINK THIS FAILURE IS VERY PREMATURE & EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. I HAD A SEVEN YEAR SERVICE EXTENSION (70,000 MILES) TO NO AVAIL! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS FIXED IN RECALL BUT IT MADE THE SEAT MOTOR BREAK. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS FIXED IN RECALL BUT IT MADE THE SEAT MOTOR BREAK. *AK
SUSPENSION
Jul 13, 2001
RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK WILL NOT STAY UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 22, 2001
THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME MEMBER, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES BROKE AWAY CAUSING THE TIRE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY TO GO INTO THE FENDER, AND PULLED THE CV JOINT APART AT THE TRANSMISSION RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE, AND UNMOVABLE. I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH THE WHEEL TURNED TO THE LEF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 22, 2001
THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME MEMBER, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES BROKE AWAY CAUSING THE TIRE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY TO GO INTO THE FENDER, AND PULLED THE CV JOINT APART AT THE TRANSMISSION RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE, AND UNMOVABLE. I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH THE WHEEL TURNED TO THE LEF... Read more
TIRES
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 22, 2001
THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME MEMBER, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES BROKE AWAY CAUSING THE TIRE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY TO GO INTO THE FENDER, AND PULLED THE CV JOINT APART AT THE TRANSMISSION RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE, AND UNMOVABLE. I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH THE WHEEL TURNED TO THE LEF... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 27, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
RECALL 98V184000 REPAIRED OVER A YEAR AGO. HOWEVER, HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. THE CONSUMER HAS YET TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Showing 50 of 296 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
78 manufacturer communications from 73 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 220000 SEATS | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
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
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
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0700202
Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1900101
Mar 23, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
2304600
Dec 29, 2000
220000 SEATS
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION PAN CRACKED OR THE MOUNTING WELD NUTS BROKE LOOSE. *JB
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
2303900
Oct 20, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
INFORMATION ON DOOR GLASS LIFT PLATE SERVICE. *TT
1900300B
Oct 6, 2000
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
0042
Sep 13, 2000
010000 STEERING
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOOSE STEERING. *TT
190300A
Sep 8, 2000
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
070200
Jun 16, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURES AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
190300
Jun 2, 2000
010000 STEERING
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *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
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
190899
Dec 31, 1999
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE INNER TIE ROD END TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENTS. *TT
021699
Dec 31, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT LEAD OR PULL ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *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
211099
Jun 25, 1999
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SUBJECT REGARDING AUXILIARY DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *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
190798
Oct 2, 1998
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
INFORMATION ON STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BUSHING SERVICE. *AK
232898
Jul 2, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER AND / OR DUST COLLECTION IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL OR AT THE TRUNK FLOOR TO QUARTER PANEL SEAM. *YC
020398
May 29, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS ON FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
240198
Mar 6, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES TO SERVICE THE HVAC HOUSING A/C EVAPORATOR/HEATER CORE. *YC
020897
Oct 3, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *YC
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
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
240897
May 9, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONCERN ON WATER INGESTION INTO HEATER A/C HOUSING.. *NLM
240997
May 9, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES EVAPORATOR LEAKS. *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
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
231997
Apr 4, 1997
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
IF A WARPED OR POOR FITTING PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR EXISTS, THE AIRBAG DOOR CAN NOW BE SERVICED SEPARATE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY. *TW
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
230897
Mar 7, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOOSE BODY MOUNT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP . *NLM
210197
Feb 28, 1997
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION FLUID AUXILLARY COOLER. *TW
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
190397
Feb 14, 1997
010000 STEERING
STEERING GEAR COLD - SQUAWK NOISE. *TW
237696
Jan 10, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE DOOR CHECK STRAPS MAY CAUSE A SNAPPING NOISE, AND/OR INCREASED TRAVEL EFFORTS AFTER THE LATCH HAS BEEN RELEASED- THIS CONDITION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD
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
021195
Oct 1, 1995
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SQUAWK FROM FRONT STABILIZER BAR ISOLATOR IN COLD WEATHER (LESS THAN 20 DEGRESS F). BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE STABILIZER BAR ISOLATORS WITH REVISED PARTS.
084395
Oct 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CREAKING OR CLICKING NOISE FRON STEERING WHEEL AREA WHEN PUSHING OR PULLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL, USUALLY WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING FOUR TAPE INSULATING PADS BETWEEN THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE AND TH
CH082095
May 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
CH181895
May 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
UNKNOWN
020495
Mar 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FRONT HUB CLICK/CLUNK. *TW
020395
Feb 1, 1995
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SPRING RATTLE. *TW
182994
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
COLD WEATHER NO STARTS. *TW
080295
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NO START OF IMPROPER THEFT ALARM ACTUATION. *TW
022394
Dec 1, 1994
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE DRIFTS OR LEADS CONSISTENTLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION REGARDLESS OF ROAD CONDITIONS. *TW
081494A
Dec 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
BASE BODY CONTROL MODULE LOCK UP. *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
===
PE89036
Opened: Jan 9, 1989 — Closed: Jan 31, 1989
TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING
===
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER across all model years (1972–1997).
43
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 (current) | 3 | 296 | |
| 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 | 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 |