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1997 Chrysler New Yorker: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker: 1 recall, 2 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.

1vehicle recalls
2owner complaints
0mention a crash
19best combined mpg
1997 Chrysler New Yorker
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Fuel system Vehicle recall #98V184000 · 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

What's wrong: 5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.

Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the…

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Speed control / throttle1
Transmission & drivetrain1

What owners describe

The 1997 Chrysler New Yorker has 2 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 12 New Yorker model years for complaints (well below the 49 average). Neighboring years: 1996 (12 complaints, 1 recalls), 1998 (2 complaints, 0 recalls).

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
3.5 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel Drive162419Regular

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker.

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FAQ

Does the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 1997 Chrysler New Yorker problems?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are speed control / throttle (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).

What gas mileage does the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker get?

EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 1997 Chrysler New Yorker repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

Other New Yorker years

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