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1997 Chrysler NEW YorkerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker has problems

2 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
Power train10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

1997 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

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

1997 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  2. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What NEW Yorker owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE RUNNING IN THE PARKED POSITION WHEN THE DOG IN THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF THE SEAT AND KNOCKED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD AT LEAST TWO FEET BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE KICKED IN TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 10079746 · Jun 23, 2004

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