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1985 Chrysler NEW YORKER problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

7 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

58,550 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1985 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior228.6%
Fuel system concerns228.6%
Engine operation114.3%
Electrical and battery issues114.3%
Steering behavior114.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
2
Electrical System
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Service Brakes
1
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump2
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes1
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
3
2000
1
2002
1
2013
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19953
20001
20021
20132

1995: 3; 2000: 1; 2002: 1; 2013: 2

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10494817 · 2013-01-26 (January 26, 2013)

STARTED VEHICLE, PUT INTO DRIVE NOTICED BRAKES A LITTLE SPONGY DROVE APPROX. A QUARTER OF MILE APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO FLOOR NO BRAKING ACTION HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. TOWED VEHICLE HOME, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND FLUID TO BE BLACK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 57,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10494817 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 8007640 · 2002-04-15 (April 15, 2002)

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, PEDAL FELT SPONGY. VEHICLE HIT THE GATE IN PARKING GARAGE, THEN A CONCRETE RAMP. CONSUMER WAS THEN ABLE TO SHIFT TO PARK AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME, NO INJURIES. ON 11 APR 2002 WHILE BACKING UP ENINE REVVED AGAIN, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF ENGINE.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8007640 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 720305 · 2000-03-19 (March 19, 2000)

FEMALE CONNECTOR PINS LOOSENS, CAUSING FUEL PUMP POWER LOSS-STALLING

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 720305 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 973090 · 1995-10-06 (October 6, 1995)

THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FAILED, THE FUEL PUMP WIRES BURNED. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973090 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 960614 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)

TOO MUCH FREE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL MUST TURN QUARTER AND A HALF. APPEARS TO BE LOSS MOTION. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960614 at NHTSA ↗