1996 Chrysler New Yorker: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, an extremely strong odor of fuel emitted continuously inside of the vehicle. A fuel leak was not visible. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, who both stated that the fuel injector o-rings would need to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 98v1840000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure recurred and the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2013
“I have had to replace the brake line multiple times over a six month period, and also the unibody has rusted out and I am unable to drive the vehicle. I was wondring if there has been a recall on this vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2008
“Had to have break lines replaced-they removed cross member to access line and removed and manufacture tube and replace. $442.91 for 5 hours of labor and parts---my car was the 7th car in one week to need this expensive repair from a chrysler car. Garage tells me this is due to calcium on roads or cheap steal from chrysler. I feel due to poor quality of the chrysler product-- "help me out." *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2006
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“Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.*ak”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2004
“Apparently head gasket failure is a common problem with neons of this vintage. Of course, you don't find out until it happens to you.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2000
“When driving towards the sunlight the reflection off the dashboard onto the windshield is so bad that the glare creates a dangerous blind spot which impairs the driver's visability in front of him..”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 1999
“Was parking vehicle with foot on brakes; felt vehicle sliding. The front brakes were gone when the brake pedal was applied. It went completely to the floor. Did not hit anything. Will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1999
“While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also has a no start condition at times. Been to dealer several times, and deale rcannot determine the cause. Please provide further information and VIN#. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1998
“When turning the vehicle the wheel vibrates, causing the center mounting bolt to come loose. Owner has replaced the rack and pinion twice prior to this. The dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Mar 1998
“Improper assembly caused steering sector to come apart resulting in one wheel being straight and one being completely turned.”Owner report · Steering
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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Is the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system. 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.