1990 Chrysler NEW YORKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
60 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
83,230 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 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 27 of 60 complaints (45.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 34 | 56.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.3% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 27 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 27; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 3; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 3; Air Bags: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 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 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 52 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 | 21 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 21; 1996: 7; 2000: 5; 2001: 8; 2002: 5; 2003: 5; 2004: 4; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2009: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 34 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 10001507 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE ABS PUMP MOTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *JG *JB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001507 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001879 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CONSUMER STATES" BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR TO GET SOME REACTION. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001879 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481254 · 1995-02-14 (February 14, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILED - DOWNSHIFTS BY ITSELF. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 754951 · 2001-11-26 (November 26, 2001)
BAD TORQUE COVERTER & TWO OTHER PROBLEMS IN THE TRANSMISSION ACCORDING TO TEST. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR. DEALER SAID HE WILL ONLY RPAIR IF WE PAY HALF, ONLY ON TORK CONVERTER. TRANSMISSION IS AT SPEED OF 45 MPH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754951 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 893842 · 2001-08-08 (August 8, 2001)
TWO HOURS AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT WIRING JACKET HAD BURNED, CAUSING THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 893842 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969972 · 1995-08-08 (August 8, 1995)
THE IGNITION SYSTEM IS CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSS ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE COMPUTER KEEPS GOING DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969972 at NHTSA ↗