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Chrysler New Yorker problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every New Yorker from 1990 to 2004: 589 owner complaints and 19 recalls across 12 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1994 (215), 1990 (92), 1991 (84). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (1993).

Chrysler New Yorker
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Brakes (hydraulic)135
Fuel system104
Transmission & drivetrain84
Engine & cooling70
Steering70
Electrical34
Airbags28
Exterior lights25

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199039219
199148419
199224719
199337320
1994321519
199525919
199611218
19971219
199802–
199901–
200001–
200401–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chrysler New Yorker?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1994 (215), 1990 (92), 1991 (84).

How many recalls has the Chrysler New Yorker had?

Across 1990–2004, NHTSA lists 19 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).