Chrysler New Yorker Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler New Yorker model year from 1995–1996 using 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No New Yorker year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
71complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199519965912
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler New Yorker. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199612—1SteeringLimited data
199559—2SteeringLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median New Yorker year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler New Yorker problems

  • Steeringworst: 1995
    1724%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    1217%
  • Brakesworst: 1995
    1217%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    811%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    710%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    68%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    46%
  • Lightsworst: 1995
    34%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1995
    34%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    34%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    23%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    23%
  • Body & structureworst: 1995
    23%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1995
    11%
  • Other / not specified
    11%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1996
    11%

Latest Chrysler New Yorker recalls

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

NHTSA recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.

Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

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.

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…

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler New Yorker should you avoid?

None of the Chrysler New Yorker years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chrysler New Yorker problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (17), fuel & propulsion system (12) and brakes (12). Steering complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler New Yorker had?

2 recalls across 1995–1996. The model year with the most is 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.