The most-reported New Yorker run is 2C3ED46F8RH (1994 builds) with 15 complaints, 6.8× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 18% of reports; 1994 is the worst model year at 3.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for New Yorker model years 1981–1997.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler New Yorker has 234 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every New Yorker complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C3ED46F8RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3ED46F9RH•••••• | 1994 | 2 | — | |
| 2C3ED46F1RH•••••• | 1994 | 2 | — | |
| 2C3ED46F6RH•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| 2C3ED46F7RH•••••• | 1994 | — | 1 | |
| 2C3ED46F3RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3ED46F4RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2C3ED46F5RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 1C3BC6630KD•••••• | 1989 | — | 1 | |
| 2C3HD46F3RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3ED46F0RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 1C3BC6634KD•••••• | 1989 | — | — |
Each of the other 222 New Yorker runs has 8 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler New Yorker the gap between build years is 3.7×: a 1994 car draws 3.7 complaints per run, a 1983 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | 6 | — | |
| 1995 | 43 | 22 | 3 | |
| 1994 | 187 | 50 | 15 | |
| 1993 | 56 | 34 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 31 | 25 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 59 | 29 | — | |
| 1989 | 66 | 26 | 4 | |
| 1988 | 19 | 13 | — | |
| 1987 | 17 | 12 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 11 | 8 | — | |
| 1985 | 6 | 5 | — | |
| 1983 | 4 | 4 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1994 at 3.7 complaints per run; lightest is 1983 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Chrysler New Yorker owners report: Service Brakes, 105 of 510 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 6 | — | |
| Fuel System | — | 9 | |
| Gasoline | — | 9 | |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | |
| Steering | — | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3 | |
| Electrical System | — | 4 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 18 recall campaigns on the Chrysler New Yorker; the 6 below cover build years 1984 to 1997. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 98V184000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 1993–1997 |
| 08E033000 | Suspension | 1984–1988 |
| 96V099000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 1990–1993 |
| 99V215000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 1993–1995 |
| 88V105000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1985–1987 |
| 91V004000 | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor | 1990–1991 |
98V184000 was opened in 1998 on cars built from 1993: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 510 reports on the Chrysler New Yorker, 5.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Chrysler New Yorker | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 510 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 27 (5.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 16 (3.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 28 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler New Yorker share of that is 510 complaints over 234 runs, 0.05% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chrysler New Yorker VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 510 NHTSA complaints from 234 New Yorker runs and 18 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which New Yorker production run has the most complaints?
2C3ED46F8RH, a 1994 build, with 15 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical New Yorker run has 2.2.
Which New Yorker years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1994 is heaviest at 3.7 complaints per run and 1983 lightest at 1.
How many New Yorker complaints involve a crash?
5.3% of 510 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 16 involved a fire.
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