1995 Chrysler NEW YORKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
98,643 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 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 3 of 38 complaints (7.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 11 | 28.9% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 13.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 7.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.3% |
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 | 3 |
| Steering:Linkages | 3 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Steering:Linkages: 3; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Steering: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 32 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 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 3; 2000: 9; 2001: 6; 2002: 6; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2008: 1; 2014: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 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 10017595 · 2003-04-25 (April 25, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 32,427 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10249348 · 2008-11-19 (November 19, 2008)
COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE ON 1995 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10249348 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054012 · 2004-01-14 (January 14, 2004)
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL STOP. ALSO, ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN IT DOES THE DEFROSTER COMES ON AUTOMATICALLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027098 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A GAS SMELL IN THE CAB. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS A HAIRLINE BREAK IN THE FUEL RAIL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10027098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10957435 · 2017-02-27 (February 27, 2017)
I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE (OCTOBER 2016) FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO HAD IT UP UNTIL NOW. WE SMELLED GAS COMING IN THE VENTS WHEN IDLING AND WARMING UP. WE SAW VAPORS COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD AND THE STRONG GAS SMELL WAS CLEARLY INJECTOR LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE ENGINE AND COMING INTO THE CAB. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTO DEALER AND THEY AGREED IMMEDIATELY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND EXPLAIN IT WAS FAULTY FUEL LINE BY CHRYSLER.
Owner-reported narrative. 123,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10957435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8002252 · 2002-01-15 (January 15, 2002)
TRANSMISSION COULD BE IN PARK GEAR AND WILL JUMP TO REVERSE OR TO DRIVE, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD HAPPENED FREQUENLY, AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8002252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972763 · 1995-10-02 (October 2, 1995)
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE AND ENGAGING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801670 · 1996-08-30 (August 30, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 865180 · 2000-07-11 (July 11, 2000)
VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENLY/ WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AGAIN FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE VEHICLE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 865180 at NHTSA ↗