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1981 Chrysler NEW YorkerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Fuel system, other
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
1981 vs. every other NEW Yorker year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NEW Yorker median. How we score
'72'73'74'75'77'79'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What NEW Yorker owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CARBURETOR WENT OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OVER FLOODING AND STALLING. ALSO,THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
Own a 1981 NEW Yorker?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.