1991 Chrysler New Yorker: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 84 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% 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 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Dt: the consumer stated one year ago had recall 96v099000 repair work done on the ABS. She was experiencing the same problems now. The ABS light came on, and the brakes made a grinding noise when stopping. The dealer told the consumer that indicated that the pump was broke. The parts have been on back order since 6-05. The last time she talked to the dealer was on 10-26-05. They told her the parts were still on back order, and they had no idea when the parts would be in. The dealer told her that the repair work will be covered under warranty.*ak updated 11/16/05. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2005
“I have a 1992 chrysler new yorker. I was driving on wilbeth rd., akron, oh at a very slow rate approx. 25 m.p.h. Which was the speed limit. I hit a pothole and my airbag deployed and I have injuries due to that accident which I went to the hospital and was examined and x-rayed. I have pictures of the airbag and the pothole I hit. Unfortunately, the street repair was done before I got a picture of the actual hole but you can see the patch in the street of the size of the hole, approx. 1ft. By 1 ft. And it was like the street was caving in not actually a pothole. The street department has been fixing this road for about a week.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2005
“Black smoke and large flames appeared from the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic, who indicated the fuel rail failed. *ak while parked in the parking lot with the key still in the ignition switch but with the engine turned of, the consumer realized that the engine was on fire. The fire may have started while the engine was not running, but the fire wasn't noticed when the engine was off. The fire was possibly started by the fuel rail, this was not an electrical fire per consumer. *sc *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2004
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“The vehicles transmission keeps buckling at highway speed. The driver feels this is very dangerous. The vehicle jerks really hard. The dealer stated that the transmission needs to be replaced. Please provide any further information. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2004
“I am reporting a problem which may relate to acceleration due to computer failure. My 1991 chrysler new yorker revved up considerably as I sat in neutral after traveling at 45 to 50 mph for 7 hours. I was driving from richmond, va to albany, ga and setting the pace for a rental truck on a very windy day. It only happened on the one day. I no longer own the car. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2004
“While driving consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. It hit another vehicle broadside, and the airbag deployed. While deploying steering wheel cover came off and hit the driver in the sternum and injured the driver.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2003
“Fuel rail is leaking bad and is very dangerous. There has been recalls on the same thing in other years but none on mine. Somthing this dangerous should be at least discounted on repair.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2002
“Consumer states that while driving and without warning the ABS failed causing the consumer to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Dec 2002
“While driving the vehicle it completely shuts down. Consumer can driving the vehicle at a short distance/speed (5) miles, the vehicle will shut down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. (problem has not been solved as of yet/dealer cannot find problem) mr the consumer stated when the motor dies, there are no brakes due to the power steering. The problem was with the cam and crank sensors. Scc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2002
“While driving 60 mph consumer heard a noise, felt a pop under accelerator pedal. Then, vehicle revved loudly. Smoke was coming from under the dash, and consumer saw flames. Vehicle at dealership at this time.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 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.
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
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Is the 1991 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?
NHTSA has 84 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Chrysler New Yorker. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chrysler New Yorker problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 94,500 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chrysler New Yorker have open recalls?
4 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.