Chrysler / New Yorker / 1990
1990 Chrysler New Yorker problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints about the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 38.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 12.8%.
Complaints117
Crashes3
Fires4
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 38.5% · 45
Fuel system, gasoline 12.8% · 15
Power train 8.5% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 8.5% · 10
Electrical system 8.5% · 10
Air bags 4.3% · 5
Visibility 4.3% · 5
Equipment 2.6% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chrysler New Yorker in this data, 1990 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 18 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
When you press the brake pedal the brake and anti-lock light come on and the pump motor runs. It also doesnt want to stop and the pedal comes back at your foot. This happens every time you press the brakes lightly or hard. There are also several clicks heard when this happens. This is the same systm that all these cars were recalled for in 1991 and 1992. Service brakes, hydraulic
While decelerating for traffic light, applied brakes and got a brake warning light and abs light and very hard pedal. Car slowed but would not stop and went through red light, almost causing accident. Parked car and still had lights, but brakes came partially back. Had car towed home and will contact dealer asap. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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