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Chrysler NEW YORKER problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

498 owner complaints analyzed

22 distinct recall campaigns

90,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1972 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 56 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 93 of 498 complaints (18.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior14328.7%
Steering behavior5310.6%
Transmission and shifting5010.0%
Engine operation255.0%
Fuel system concerns214.2%
Electrical and battery issues153.0%

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
93
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
52
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
31
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
25
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
19
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
16
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
16
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
15
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip93
Power Train:Automatic Transmission52
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine31
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System25
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump19
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline16
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components16
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner15

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 93; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 52; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 31; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 25; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 19; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 16; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 16; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 15

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
3
50,000 to 74,999
16
75,000 to 99,999
17
100,000 to 149,999
13
150,000 and above
7
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,99916
75,000 to 99,99917
100,000 to 149,99913
150,000 and above7

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 7

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 442 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
181
1996
68
2000
71
2001
46
2002
40
2003
24
2004
25
2005
7
2006
8
2007
1
2008
4
2009
3
2010
3
2013
8
2014
3
2015
2
2016
1
2017
2
2026
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
1995181
199668
200071
200146
200240
200324
200425
20057
20068
20071
20084
20093
20103
20138
20143
20152
20161
20172
20261

1995: 181; 1996: 68; 2000: 71; 2001: 46; 2002: 40; 2003: 24; 2004: 25; 2005: 7; 2006: 8; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2013: 8; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 143 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 50 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 482124 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)

FRAME/STRUT BRACES RUSTED, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482124 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 552720 · 2000-06-20 (June 20, 2000)

DRIVE TRAIN AND STEERING HOSE FAILED. NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552720 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 891742 · 2001-06-29 (June 29, 2001)

WHEN TRAVELING, APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON DASHBOARD. *AK POWER STEERING NOISY, FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP, NOISE STILL CONTINUES, DEALER TIGHTENED STEERING RACK. FLAT GOODYEAR TIRE, STEEL BELT WAS SHOWING, GOODYEAR STATED FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING DUE TO FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, HOLE DRILLED IN LEFT FRONT STRUT. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BRAKES ARE SPONGY, ABS HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATER WAS REPLACED. AFTER RELEASING EMERGENCY BRAKE, BRAKE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 891742 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 970575 · 1995-08-16 (August 16, 1995)

THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES AND IT BUCKS AND JUMPS IN AND OUT OF THE GEARS WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970575 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 969085 · 1995-07-19 (July 19, 1995)

WHILE TURNING THE CORNER VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR MANUFACTURER STALLED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969085 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 ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1988
0
1989
0
1990
3
1991
4
1992
2
1993
3
1994
3
1995
2
1996
1
1997
1
1998
0
1999
0
2000
0
2004
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19880
19890
19903
19914
19922
19933
19943
19952
19961
19971
19980
19990
20000
20040

1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 3; 1991: 4; 1992: 2; 1993: 3; 1994: 3; 1995: 2; 1996: 1; 1997: 1; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2004: 0

Year-by-year records

Chrysler NEW YORKER model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197201Not available
1973010
197402+1
1975020
197710Not available
197901Not available
198102Not available
198201-1
198352+1
198420-2
198572+2
198664+2
1987141-3
1988220-1
19894700
1990603+3
1991564+1
1992392-2
1993583+1
199413030
1995382-1
199671-1
1997210
199810-1
1999100
2000100
200410Not available