1990 Chrysler New Yorker Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes4641.8%
- Fuel system1715.5%
- Transmission87.3%
- Engine87.3%
- Electrical76.4%
- Airbags54.5%
- Visibility43.6%
- Heating & air conditioning32.7%
- Exterior lighting21.8%
- Seat belts21.8%
- Interior & seats21.8%
- Suspension21.8%
- Powertrain (other)10.9%
- Tires & wheels10.9%
- Driver assistance10.9%
- Steering10.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INSERTED HIS VIN NUMBER INTO THE MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE IN WHICH IT STATED THAT HIS VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL# 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK); HOWEVER WHEN HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER A REPRESENTATIVE STATED DENIED THAT THERE WAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL. TO THE CONTRARY HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HIS VIN NUMBER WAS AFFECTED, BUT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE REPAIR HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $506.00 TO REPAIR THE ABS ACCUMULATOR. AS OF CURRENT DATE THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000.
CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED GASOLINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *TR
STARTED CAR THIS MORNING AND NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING OUT OF FUEL RAIL AT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE U-BEND CROSS-OVER PIPE AND THE FRONT FUEL RAIL. PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED/REPAIRED YET. HOWEVER, NOTICED ON INTERNET CHAT ROOMS THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
BAD TORQUE COVERTER & TWO OTHER PROBLEMS IN THE TRANSMISSION ACCORDING TO TEST. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR. DEALER SAID HE WILL ONLY RPAIR IF WE PAY HALF, ONLY ON TORK CONVERTER. TRANSMISSION IS AT SPEED OF 45 MPH.*AK
SEVERAL OCCASIONS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAR DOWNSHIFTS INTO SECOND GEAR.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS
1990 NEW YORKER AIR BAG AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN DRIVING TO REPAIR SHOP VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND A/C AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. *TS *NM
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 96V099000; CHEVROLET ISSUED A HYDRAULIC ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. THE VIN IS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD ABOVE THE HEATER BLOCK CAUSING THE RESISTOR TERMINALS TO CORRODE. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *TC
TWO HOURS AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT WIRING JACKET HAD BURNED, CAUSING THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
1990 NEW YORKER AIR BAG AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN DRIVING TO REPAIR SHOP VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND A/C AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. *TS *NM
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE CAUSING INJURIES. FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS
1990 NEW YORKER AIR BAG AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN DRIVING TO REPAIR SHOP VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND A/C AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. *TS *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS
1990 NEW YORKER AIR BAG AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN DRIVING TO REPAIR SHOP VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND A/C AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. *TS *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
HIGH/LOW BEAM BRACKET RETAINING LAMPS IS LOOSE, CAUSING BEAMS TO DROP DOWN ONTO ROAD/POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
WHILE DRIVING WITH HIGH LIGHT BEAM, LIGHTS WILL CLICK ON/OFF; NEARLY CAUSED WRECK; DARK COUNTRY ROAD. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE COVERING OVER MALE PORTION IS CRACKED. TT
WHILE BACKING UP JAMMED ON BRAKES, DRIVER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, DID RESTRAINING DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT INSIDE THE DASHBOARD *AK
INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER'S PARENTS AUTOMOBILE HAD A REAR END SPRING SUPPORT ROTTED OUT, CAUSING FATHER TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN UP ON CURB .*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PULLING OFF, THE FUEL IS BEING SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER. SEAL IS LEAKING DUE TO COLD WEATHER. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I-17 NORTHBOUND, THE TIRE SEPARATED @ 55 MPH. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT I HAD WITH THESE TYPE OF TIRES.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
ABS: WHILE DRIVING, PIN THAT HOLDS SPRING TO GAS PEDAL IN PLACE, CAME LOOSE; FELT SOMETHING FLAPPING AROUND WHILE FOOT ON PEDAL; PAD ON GAS PEDAL VERY LOOSE.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHIL DRIVING LOST POWER STEERING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AND COULDN'T TURN TO THE RIGHT.CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM ,AND NOTICED TIE ROD WAS DAMAGED. THE COSNUMER HAD TO GET ANOTHER DEALER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .