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1990 Chrysler New Yorker Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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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.
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Latest Jul 9, 2013
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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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.
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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%
  • 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.

46
reports

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.

NHTSA ID 10282051 · filed Aug 28, 2009

CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS

NHTSA ID 10157337 · filed May 4, 2006
All 46 reports naming brakes

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

17
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10523995 · filed Jul 9, 2013

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

NHTSA ID 10104157 · filed Dec 20, 2004
All 17 reports naming fuel system

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

8
reports

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

NHTSA ID 754951 · filed Nov 26, 2001

SEVERAL OCCASIONS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAR DOWNSHIFTS INTO SECOND GEAR.

NHTSA ID 714224 · filed Nov 2, 1999
All 8 reports naming transmission

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS

NHTSA ID 10157337 · filed May 4, 2006

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

NHTSA ID 10155155 · filed Apr 4, 2006
All 8 reports naming engine

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

7
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10105422 · filed Jan 19, 2005

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

NHTSA ID 893842 · filed Aug 8, 2001

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.

5
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10155155 · filed Apr 4, 2006

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE CAUSING INJURIES. FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR

NHTSA ID 8020854 · filed Oct 15, 2002

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.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS

NHTSA ID 10157337 · filed May 4, 2006

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

NHTSA ID 10155155 · filed Apr 4, 2006

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.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITON WERE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE OVER HEATED AND ABS ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TS

NHTSA ID 10157337 · filed May 4, 2006

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

NHTSA ID 10155155 · filed Apr 4, 2006

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.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HIGH/LOW BEAM BRACKET RETAINING LAMPS IS LOOSE, CAUSING BEAMS TO DROP DOWN ONTO ROAD/POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

NHTSA ID 505968 · filed Jul 2, 1996

WHILE DRIVING WITH HIGH LIGHT BEAM, LIGHTS WILL CLICK ON/OFF; NEARLY CAUSED WRECK; DARK COUNTRY ROAD. TT

NHTSA ID 970175 · filed Aug 10, 1995

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.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE COVERING OVER MALE PORTION IS CRACKED. TT

NHTSA ID 965934 · filed May 26, 1995

WHILE BACKING UP JAMMED ON BRAKES, DRIVER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, DID RESTRAINING DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD. TT

NHTSA ID 959261 · filed Jan 27, 1995

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.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT INSIDE THE DASHBOARD *AK

NHTSA ID 980256 · filed Mar 4, 1996

INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. *AK

NHTSA ID 980093 · filed Mar 4, 1996

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.

2
reports

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

NHTSA ID 888191 · filed May 14, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 722379 · filed May 7, 2000

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 833353 · filed Jan 11, 1999

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 749129 · filed Jul 25, 2001

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 982343 · filed Apr 4, 1996

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 830676 · filed Feb 10, 1999

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.

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