TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING
Opened Jan 9, 1989
Closed Jan 31, 1989
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POWER TRAIN
1989 Chrysler New Yorker
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
78
Latest Jan 15, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
8
3 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 78 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Chrysler New Yorker, most frequently naming the brakes, transmission and electrical categories. 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 35 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| May 1995 | 3 | 9 |
| Jun 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| Jul 1995 | 3 | 13 |
| Aug 1995 | 5 | 18 |
| Sep 1995 | 5 | 23 |
| Nov 1995 | 5 | 28 |
| Dec 1995 | 1 | 29 |
| Jan 1996 | 2 | 31 |
| Mar 1996 | 3 | 34 |
| May 1996 | 4 | 38 |
| Jul 1996 | 2 | 40 |
| Sep 1996 | 1 | 41 |
| Oct 1996 | 1 | 42 |
| Nov 1996 | 2 | 44 |
| Dec 1996 | 1 | 45 |
| Jan 1997 | 1 | 46 |
| Feb 1997 | 1 | 47 |
| Mar 1997 | 4 | 51 |
| Jul 1997 | 1 | 52 |
| Sep 1997 | 1 | 53 |
| Oct 1997 | 1 | 54 |
| Feb 1998 | 1 | 55 |
| Apr 1998 | 2 | 57 |
| Jul 1998 | 1 | 58 |
| Aug 1998 | 1 | 59 |
| Nov 1998 | 1 | 60 |
| Jan 1999 | 1 | 61 |
| Feb 1999 | 1 | 62 |
| Mar 1999 | 2 | 64 |
| Jul 1999 | 1 | 65 |
| Aug 1999 | 1 | 66 |
| Sep 1999 | 4 | 70 |
| Oct 1999 | 1 | 71 |
| Apr 2000 | 1 | 72 |
| Jan 2001 | 1 | 73 |
| Apr 2001 | 1 | 74 |
| May 2001 | 1 | 75 |
| Nov 2001 | 1 | 76 |
| Feb 2002 | 1 | 77 |
| Jan 2004 | 1 | 78 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes3337.5%
- Transmission1820.5%
- Electrical910.2%
- Seat belts66.8%
- Engine55.7%
- Fuel system33.4%
- Powertrain (other)33.4%
- Suspension33.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
EnginePowertrain (other)Visibility
Filed Jan 15, 2004
TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO LOW AND STAYS IN LOW UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF
- NHTSA ID
- 10069542
- Incident
- Sep 15, 2003
- Mileage
- 61,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Feb 7, 2002
Fire reported
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8003732
- Incident
- Feb 7, 2002
Brakes
Filed Nov 29, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 899643
- Incident
- Nov 27, 2001
Brakes
Filed May 12, 2001
CAR JURKS BAD WHEN STOPPING,NOT SURE IF IF IS BRAKE OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 745230
- Incident
- May 9, 2001
Brakes
Filed Apr 20, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 744315
- Incident
- Mar 15, 2001
Brakes
Filed Jan 24, 2001
ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CRASH. MANUFACTURER'S UNIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 878897
Interior & seats
Filed Apr 19, 2000
DRIVER SEAT BROKE FROM BACK TO BOTTOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. DEALER CLAIMED SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF REPAIRS. *AK *ML
- NHTSA ID
- 860545
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1999
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 12, 1999
FRONT POWER TRAIN WILL NOT ACCEPT SNOW CHAINS, SO STATE IN OWNER'S MANUAL. MANUFACTURE CONTACTED. NO REMEDY AVAILABLE AUTHORIZED BY MANUAFACTURER. NOT BEING ABLE TO USE SNOW CHAINS (SNOW TIRES NOT LEGAL) IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN IN SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS
- NHTSA ID
- 713203
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
23027
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
23137
EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
23104
EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
Volume 2, Issue
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
20244
EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
22892
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 41.0 |
| 1995 | 59 | 2 | 7 | 58.0 |
| 1994 | 215 | 3 | 7 | 63.2 |
| 1993 | 73 | 3 | 7 | 56.1 |
| 1992 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 50.4 |
| 1991 | 84 | 4 | 1 | 56.2 |
| 1990 | 92 | 3 | 1 | 57.1 |
| 1989Viewing | 78 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 44.4 |
| 1987 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 61.3 |
| 1986 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 54.8 |
| 1985 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.