1990 Chrysler New Yorker: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 92 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (42% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, he smelled gasoline. Upon further inspection, it was found that gasoline was leaking onto the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that he inserted his VIN number into the manufacturers website in which it stated that his VIN number was included in recall# 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however when he contacted the manufacturer a representative stated denied that there was an outstanding recall. To the contrary he contacted the dealer in which a technician stated that his VIN number was affected, but in order to make the repair he would have to pay $506.00 to repair the ABS accumulator. As of current date the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2009
“Consumer 1990 chrysler new yorker windows, air conditon were inoperative, engine over heated and ABS accumulator was replaced. *ts”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2005
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“1990 new yorker air bag and ABS light illuminated, ABS pump needed to be replaced. When driving to repair shop vehicle over heated and a/c and windows were inoperative. *ts *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2004
“Started car this morning and noticed a strong odor of gas. Opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking out of fuel rail at connection between the u-bend cross-over pipe and the front fuel rail. Part has not been replaced/repaired yet. However, noticed on internet chat rooms that this seems to be a common problem.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2004
“NHTSA campaign 96v099000; chevrolet issued a hydraulic anti-lock brake system recall. This vehicle is not included in the recall, but the consumer experienced brake failure. The VIN is outside the remedy scope. *jb recall campaign: the consumer stated that water was leaking under windshield above the heater block causing the resistor terminals to corrode. The ignition switch was replaced. *tc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2003
“While braking, the brake pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance. Recall 96v099000 was issued. Dealership would not repair the vehicle because the VIN was not included. *ak the consumers son was driving when the brakes went out on three occasions almost having an accident on two of the occasions. *sc it was determined that the ABS pump and brake system was not performing as designed. This document is an add to. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2003
“This is the second time the bosch ABS failed in my 1990 chrysler new yorker landau. The first time, in 1992, the entire ABS had to be replaced, under warranty. This time, the bosch ABS pump motor was replaced and still the ABS warning light comes on intermittently. There is a life-time warranty from chrysler on the bendix-10 ABS on the 1990 new yorker. There should be a life-time warranty on the bosch ABS as well. Clearly deficient and a danger to life & limb. Luckily, I was travelling at only 35mph/50kms on a side street in vancouver, b.c., when the ABS failed completely.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2003
“Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes. The brakes will lock up, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2003
“The ABS light illuminated on the dash board, and minutes later the brakes failed, the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
Remedy: THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (42% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1990 Chrysler New Yorker problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 83,230 miles or less.
Does the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.