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1992 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.
47
Latest Sep 15, 2014
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.
2
Latest Jun 13, 1996
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.
2
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.
2
3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 47 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Chrysler New Yorker, most frequently naming the brakes, steering and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 42 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Jun 13, 1996
321,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
The risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturer number 685View on NHTSA.gov

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Feb 14, 1992
20,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
The risk: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
The remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA95016ClosedEngineering Analysis

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

Opened May 26, 1995
Closed Jun 24, 1996

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 96V099000
PE93044ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKS

Opened May 6, 1993
Closed Sep 17, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Sep 15, 2014

THE BRAKE MOTOR MAKES A NOISE, THE PEDAL IS HARD. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THERE IS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON REPLACING THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLYAND THE PUMP MOTOR, I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT THESE PARTS BUT THE ACCUMULATOR WHICH NEEDED REPLACED. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL GO OUT AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I FEEL SINCE THE DEALERSHIP " MCLOUGHLIN CHRYSLER JEEP" SERVICE WRITERS ARE ON "OMMISSION" AND NOT HOURLY WAGES, THAT THEY ARE TELLING ME I HAVE TO SPEND OVER $600 TO REPLACE A PART THAT SHOULD BE COVERED ON THIS SAFETY RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY OFF ME INSTEAD OF FIXING THE PART THAT IS OUT ON MY CAR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10633427
Incident
Sep 15, 2014
Mileage
40,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 12, 2006

1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 3.3 V6 WITH 68713 MILES DEVELOPED FUEL RAIL LEAK AND GASOLINE WAS DRIPPING ON TOP OF ENGINE, TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER, OTHER MODELS HAD SAME PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL ON THIS MODEL..CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 7/12/2006 TO REPORT AND ASK FOR ASSISTANCE BUT WAS REFUSED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE. CHRYSLER REF#15149057 *JB

NHTSA ID
10162198
Incident
Jul 10, 2006
Mileage
68,650 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 18, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT INCIDENT UPON STARTING THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER WAS ALERTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED.

NHTSA ID
10155602
Incident
Apr 18, 2006
Mileage
206,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 1, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSES A GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V099000, REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

NHTSA ID
10149201
Incident
Jul 15, 2005
Mileage
92,000 mi
Seat belts
Filed May 11, 2004

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE FRAYED IN THE SAME SPOT. IT WAS VERY VISIBLE NEAR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. ALSO, THE BELTS DID NOT RETRACT AFTER USAGE. *AK THE PLASTIC HOLDERS FOR THE BELTS NEAR THE DOORS HAD BROKEN PIECES MISSING WITH JAGGED EDGES REMAINING. THE BELTS DID NOT RETRACT IN THESE AREAS AND WERE ALWAYS BEING CAUGHT WHEN THE DOORS WERE CLOSED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE SAME ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10065292
Mileage
58,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 19, 2003

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *JB

NHTSA ID
10012073
Incident
Mar 16, 2003
Driver assistance
Filed Dec 11, 2002

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL LAYER. ALSO STATED THAT IS LEAKING AT O-RINGS IN TOP OF THE ENGINE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT AS FAR AS THEY KNOW THERE WERE NO RECALLS SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. MR

NHTSA ID
8024159
Brakes
Filed Nov 12, 2002

CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#96V099000 BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED MR

NHTSA ID
8022556
Incident
Oct 11, 2002

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.

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.

Volume 2, Issue

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations

22958

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. 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 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

Chrysler New Yorker by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004100
2003000
2002000
2001000
2000100
1999100
1998200
1997212
1996121441.0
1995592758.0
19942153763.2
1993733756.1
1992Viewing472250.4
1991844156.2
1990923157.1
1989780144.0
1988291144.4
1987212161.3
1986125154.8
1985731
1984211
1983522
1982010
1981220
1979010
1977100
1975020
1974020
1973010
1972010

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.