1994 Chrysler New Yorker: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 215 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (14% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 and 1995 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Chrysler corp. Recall for power seat adjuster in 2012 , took the vehicle in three times and never got this replaced as I was told there were no parts, you would have to get out of the vehicle to move the power seat,on my last visit to the dealership in january 2013 I found that the wheels kept trying to go their own way so I went for a wheel alinement the shop showed me that the steering rack was in fact cracked in half, don't know how that came about but I paid for the replacement but still never heard from them about the adjuster, I still own this vehicle and have replaced many parts but I'm still waiting for the power seat adjuster.”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler new yorker. While driving between 50-60 mph the front driver seat collapsed into the back seat without warning. He was able to resume operation with extreme caution. The manufacturer and authorized dealer were notified of the malfunction. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler new yorker. The vehicle stalls while driving 5 mph and in park ever since it was purchased. The contact stated that the interlock and electrical systems were the cause of the failure. The contact was advised by the dealer and manufacturer to call NHTSA concerning NHTSA campaign number id number 94v024000 (electrical system:wiring), because they had no record of a recall for the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 182,593. Updated 07/29/08.lj updated 08/06/08”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2008
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“My car 1994 chrysler new yorker was taken in for recall work o ring leakage on fuel injectors when I picked my car up. They had to jump the battery, one day later the electrical system shorted out and I have not been able to drive my car since dealership said it was not their problem I believe it happened since I drove this car daily before they jumped the battery that day. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Jan 2007
“Car will not go forward until engine temp. Hand gets up to the normal operating temp. The vehicle backs up just fine but once it start forward run and change gear ok. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2005
“While driving approximately 50 mph consumer hit a cement bulk. Upon impact, air bags did not at all deploy. Cause was undetermined.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2004
“Chrysler placed 1993 ABS systems on early production 1994 new yorker models. The 1993 new yorker has been recalled for the ABS system. Chrysler refuses to recall the 1994 new yorker with the 1993 ABS system. A catastrophe waiting to happen.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2004
“While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. Dealerships mechanic determined that the problem pertained to the fuel injection system failure. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed to the dealer, who did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2004
“Attempting to drive the car steering "crunching" noise when steering left or right. Noise dissipates as vehicle warms up. Steering feels as though it wanders only for a second. P.s fluid changed no change. *la”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2003
“While traveling on the highway, the vehicle shut down and not restart. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. *ph”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 20 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L 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.
Remedy: 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 O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?
NHTSA has 215 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chrysler New Yorker problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 120,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. 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.