The Chrysler New Yorker has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1981–1997. On average a defect was admitted 4.97 years after the car was built, the slowest took 24 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (4 campaigns). Owners also filed 510 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Chrysler New Yorker
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Fuel System, Gasoline 4 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked…
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked…
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked…
Suspension 3 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle
Risk. If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power
Fix. Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle
Risk. If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power
Fix. Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle
Risk. If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power
Fix. Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it
Electrical System 3 Read
What's wrong. The right steering tie rod can rub through the automatic transmission wiring harness causing a short circuit which results in electrical system malfunctions including engine stalling and an inoperative park/starter interlock system
Risk. Electrical system malfunction causing stalling while in motion or an inoperative park/starter interlock system, which allows engine start while the transmission is not in the park position, may result in an accident
Fix. Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness
What's wrong. A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire
Fix. Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded
What's wrong. Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid
Fix. Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 Read
What's wrong. The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration
Risk. If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident
Fix. Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be…
What's wrong. The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration
Risk. If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident
Fix. Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be…
What's wrong. The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid
Risk. Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident
Fix. Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt
Risk. Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol
Fix. Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt
Seat Belts 1 Read
What's wrong. Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide
Risk. Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury
Fix. Replace buckle latch engagement
Visibility 1 Read
What's wrong. Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals
Risk. Corrosion of the resistor terminals increases electricalresistance, leading to overheating and possble ignition of the wiring connectorsand insulation, causing a fire in the cowl area
Fix. The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced
What's wrong. Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals
Risk. Corrosion of the resistor terminals increases electricalresistance, leading to overheating and possble ignition of the wiring connectorsand insulation, causing a fire in the cowl area
Fix. The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced
Seats 1 Read
What's wrong. A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame
Risk. Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back
Fix. Replace frame with proper power seat frame
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Read
What's wrong. The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system
Fix. The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge
What's wrong. The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system
Fix. The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 4.97 years |
| Slowest campaign | 24 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 31.4% |
| Campaigns on record | 18 |
Which New Yorker years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1994 | Electrical System | |
| 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1992 | Steering | |
| 1991 | Visibility | |
| 1990 | Visibility | |
| 1988 | Suspension | |
| 1987 | Suspension | |
| 1986 | Suspension | |
| 1985 | Suspension | |
| 1984 | Suspension | |
| 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
Each of these 18 campaigns covers a range of production, not every Chrysler New Yorker ever built — two cars of the same year can differ by a single week at the plant. Whether yours is among them, and whether the free repair was already carried out, is answered only by the number on its windscreen: check this New Yorker by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Chrysler New Yorker have?
18 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1981–1997. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my New Yorker still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 4.97 years, and the slowest campaign came 24 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.
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