1995 Chrysler NEW YorkerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker has problems

59 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
Steering140
Fuel system, gasoline90
Service brakes, hydraulic91
Power train70
Suspension50
Engine and engine cooling50
Electrical system41
Visibility30
Exterior lighting30
6 other systems94

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

2 recalls

1995 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 →

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

1995 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

1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker safety ratings

1995 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 1995 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. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  4. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  5. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  6. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE. *JB
Complaint 10017595 · Apr 25, 2003 · 32,427 miles
STEERING FAILURE BECAUSE BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER STATED THAT TIE RODS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK
Complaint 889411 · May 30, 2001
CONSUMER WAS AT A GASOLINE STATION. AS HE PULLED OUT HEARD A NOISE, AND LOST CONTROL. THERE WASN'T ANY STEERING. STEERING WHEEL WAS GOING AROUND IN CIRCLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS CAUSED BY SNAPPING IN HALF OF THE BOLT THAT HOLD…
Complaint 873729 · Oct 24, 2000

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