1983 Chrysler NEW YORKER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 5 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 1 |
Power Train: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 1; Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut: 1
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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2000: 2; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Steering behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481834 · 1995-03-01 (March 1, 1995)
STRUT AND FRAME MOUNTINGS RUSTED THROUGH ON LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481834 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 766331 · 2002-08-27 (August 27, 2002)
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 766331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 872719 · 2000-10-11 (October 11, 2000)
LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS BROKE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 89V052000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 872719 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
83V060000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1983-06-06 (June 6, 1983)
LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V052000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Reported: 1989-03-29 (March 29, 1989)
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
Consequence: CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
NHTSA campaign record ↗