Chrysler NEW Yorker Problems by Year
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Chrysler NEW Yorker, across 7 model years (1995–2004). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (59). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Chrysler NEW Yorker years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical NEW Yorker year: 1995, 1996. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 NEW Yorker: 59 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1996 NEW Yorker: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 1998 NEW Yorker: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 NEW Yorker: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 NEW Yorker: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2004 NEW Yorker: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler NEW Yorker problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Power Train | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chrysler NEW Yorker model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 NEW Yorker | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2000 NEW Yorker | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 NEW Yorker | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 NEW Yorker | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1997 NEW Yorker | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 1996 NEW Yorker | 12 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 NEW Yorker | 59 | 2 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler NEW Yorker years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (59), 1996 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical NEW Yorker year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler NEW Yorker?
Steering, with 17 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.