1989 Chrysler NEW YORKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
61,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 47 complaints (29.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 36.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 21.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.1% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 10 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 14; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 10; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 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 (1). 46 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 29; 1996: 11; 2000: 1; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 486076 · 1995-05-08 (May 8, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501134 · 1996-01-26 (January 26, 1996)
BRAKE ROTORS WORN, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069542 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO LOW AND STAYS IN LOW UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484691 · 1995-08-03 (August 3, 1995)
TRANSMISSION IS STIFF IN ITS ENGAGEMENT/LUNGES FORWARD DURING ACCELERATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972041 · 1995-09-14 (September 14, 1995)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT FROM THE WIRING HARNESS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974626 · 1995-11-06 (November 6, 1995)
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE WIRING. TT LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF AT ANY TIME BLINKING OR NOT WORK AT ALL , THIS HAPPEN IN THE DASH BOARD ALSO TAIL LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, POSSIBLE SHOTRS IN THE WIRING HARNESS IN FRONT AND BACK IT TOOK THREE TIMES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483945 · 1995-09-15 (September 15, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976175 · 1995-12-06 (December 6, 1995)
HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK TWO TIMES CAR CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976175 at NHTSA ↗