1991 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 1991 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
- Fuel system2625.0%
- Brakes2423.1%
- Steering1211.5%
- Engine98.7%
- Transmission76.7%
- Suspension54.8%
- Electrical43.8%
- Driver assistance43.8%
- Airbags43.8%
- Seat belts32.9%
- Interior & seats21.9%
- Tires & wheels21.9%
- Body & structure11.0%
- Visibility11.0%
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
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
I AM REPORTING A PROBLEM WHICH MAY RELATE TO ACCELERATION DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. MY 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER REVVED UP CONSIDERABLY AS I SAT IN NEUTRAL AFTER TRAVELING AT 45 TO 50 MPH FOR 7 HOURS. I WAS DRIVING FROM RICHMOND, VA TO ALBANY, GA AND SETTING THE PACE FOR A RENTAL TRUCK ON A VERY WINDY DAY. IT ONLY HAPPENED ON THE ONE DAY. I NO LONGER OWN THE CAR. *TR
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM ON 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKERS. *MR *SC *JB
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED ONE YEAR AGO HAD RECALL 96V099000 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ABS. SHE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS NOW. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN STOPPING. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT INDICATED THAT THE PUMP WAS BROKE. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACK ORDER SINCE 6-05. THE LAST TIME SHE TALKED TO THE DEALER WAS ON 10-26-05. THEY TOLD HER THE PARTS WERE STILL ON BACK ORDER, AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE IN. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THE REPAIR WORK WILL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK UPDATED 11/16/05. *JB
PROBLEMS WITH 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ABS SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A FILTER AND REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TIRES AND A FUEL RAIL. (RECALL # 96V099000). *JB *NLM
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSISTENTLY LOSES AIR IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DEFECT.
INTERMITTENTLY IF DRIVER DOES NOT PARK WITH THE FRONT WHEEL STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, AND CANNOT MOVE THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION. DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED AT 190,000 MILES DUE TO FUEL INJECTION LINE BUSTING. GAS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST. CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. CONSUMER CAN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SHORT DISTANCE/SPEED (5) MILES, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. (PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED AS OF YET/DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM) MR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE MOTOR DIES, THERE ARE NO BRAKES DUE TO THE POWER STEERING. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CAM AND CRANK SENSORS. SCC
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION KEEPS BUCKLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE DRIVER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE VEHICLE JERKS REALLY HARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED AT 190,000 MILES DUE TO FUEL INJECTION LINE BUSTING. GAS LEAKED ONTO EXHAUST. CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. *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
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING BAD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THE SAME THING IN OTHER YEARS BUT NONE ON MINE. SOMTHING THIS DANGEROUS SHOULD BE AT LEAST DISCOUNTED ON REPAIR.
WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THERE WAS AN APPROX. 1' SNOW FURROW LEFT BY A SNOWPLOW. WHEN THE CAR CROSSED THIS, THE REAR END OF THE CAR DROPPED RIGHT TO THE GROUND. UPON GETTING THE CAR HOME AND UP ON JACK STANDS, IT WAS REALIZED THAT BOTH REAR SPRING PERCHES HAD ROTTED OUT AND HINGED AT THE WELD ALONG THE REAR AXLE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE AND IT LOOKS LIKE BRAND NEW. ALSO THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON A NINE YEAR OLD CAR. CONTACT WITH CHRYSLERS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. GOT A RESPONSE OF, "THE COMPANY IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SITUATION AT THIS TIME".
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AFFECTING BATTERY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NO SUMMARY
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
I AM REPORTING A PROBLEM WHICH MAY RELATE TO ACCELERATION DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. MY 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER REVVED UP CONSIDERABLY AS I SAT IN NEUTRAL AFTER TRAVELING AT 45 TO 50 MPH FOR 7 HOURS. I WAS DRIVING FROM RICHMOND, VA TO ALBANY, GA AND SETTING THE PACE FOR A RENTAL TRUCK ON A VERY WINDY DAY. IT ONLY HAPPENED ON THE ONE DAY. I NO LONGER OWN THE CAR. *TR
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, FELT A POP UNDER ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THEN, VEHICLE REVVED LOUDLY. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH, AND CONSUMER SAW FLAMES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*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
I HAVE A 1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. I WAS DRIVING ON WILBETH RD., AKRON, OH AT A VERY SLOW RATE APPROX. 25 M.P.H. WHICH WAS THE SPEED LIMIT. I HIT A POTHOLE AND MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I HAVE INJURIES DUE TO THAT ACCIDENT WHICH I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND WAS EXAMINED AND X-RAYED. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE AIRBAG AND THE POTHOLE I HIT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE STREET REPAIR WAS DONE BEFORE I GOT A PICTURE OF THE ACTUAL HOLE BUT YOU CAN SEE THE PATCH IN THE STREET OF THE SIZE OF THE HOLE, APPROX. 1FT. BY 1 FT. AND IT WAS LIKE THE STREET WAS CAVING IN NOT ACTUALLY A POTHOLE. THE STREET DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN FIXING THIS ROAD FOR ABOUT A WEEK.
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE, AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WHILE DEPLOYING STEERING WHEEL COVER CAME OFF AND HIT THE DRIVER IN THE STERNUM AND INJURED THE DRIVER.*AK
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
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT GO BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR, SO PASSENGERS ARE NOT RESTRAINED. NLM
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
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
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, FELT A POP UNDER ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THEN, VEHICLE REVVED LOUDLY. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH, AND CONSUMER SAW FLAMES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK
NO SUMMARY
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
PROBLEMS WITH 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ABS SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A FILTER AND REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TIRES AND A FUEL RAIL. (RECALL # 96V099000). *JB *NLM
NAR 06/18/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER WILL FORWARD THE REST OF THE INFO IN A REPORT TO THE DOT SITE WITH PHOTOS. *CB *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
DIRTY BATTERY, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING.
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
DIRTY BATTERY, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING.
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 .