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1993 Chrysler NEW YorkerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year9% below the NEW Yorker median · #5 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints735 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage82kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker has problems

73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic180
Fuel system, gasoline130
Power train120
Engine and engine cooling101
Steering90
Service brakes50
Exterior lighting20
Service brakes, air20
Vehicle speed control20
9 other systems102

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1993 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.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 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
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker safety ratings

1993 Chrysler New Yorker 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  3. ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONEA95016 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
  4. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  5. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  6. UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKSPE93044 · closed Sep 17, 1993
    No recall
  7. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What NEW Yorker owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF RECALL 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK) AND…
Complaint 10373224 · Dec 29, 2010 · 65,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ON HER VEHICLE SUDDENLY FELT AS IF MORE PRESSURE NEEDED TO BE APPLIED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKES PULSATE WHEN BRAKING ON SLICK SURFACES. THE ABS ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE DOWN;…
Complaint 10236410 · Jul 30, 2008 · 99,817 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND ACCORDING TO THE TEST, THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP MAINTAINED IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM, AND WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL WORK.…
Complaint 10143927 · Nov 29, 2005

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