Chrysler / New Yorker / 1991
1991 Chrysler New Yorker problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 1991 Chrysler New Yorker with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 22.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 21%.
Complaints124
Crashes1
Fires5
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 22.6% · 28
Fuel system, gasoline 21.0% · 26
Steering 11.3% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 10.5% · 13
Electrical system 8.9% · 11
Power train 7.3% · 9
Suspension 4.0% · 5
Vehicle speed control 3.2% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chrysler New Yorker in this data, 1991 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 14 in the last three years against 19 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 94,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Was traveling 40mph & started to apply brake,. Abs braking system locked up. Was trying to pull vehicle to side off road to get out of traffic. Contacted dealer & had it towed. Mechanic checked & noticed front brake rotors were burned. Entire braking system except power booster needed to be replaced. Picked vehicle up. Was on highway, again, & applied brakes & vehicle started bouncing. Service brakes, hydraulic
Problems with brakes on vehicle.*Mr abs light would come on and go off. The consumer had the problem worked on twice. The abs, the pump and the filter was replaced. Interemittently there were no brakes and the abs runs alot.*Ts the consumer finally received a recall letter regarding a defect with the abs. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 68,060 miles
Problems with 1991 Chrysler New Yorker abs system.*Mr the consumer received a recall notice regarding the abs, but the dealer refused to service the vehicle without a filter and regulator. The consumer also stated the vehicle needed tires and a fuel rail. (Recall # 96v099000). *Jb *nlm Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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