1989 Chrysler New Yorker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
78 complaints3 involved a crash5 involved a fire3 injuries1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Transmission down shifts from drive to low and stays in low until the car IS shut off
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving 30 mph a fire started in the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently brake pedal would go to floor. Dealer was notified, and informed that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Car jurks bad when stopping,not sure if if IS brake or transmission problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS pump assembly failed while driving which could have resulted in crash. Manufacturer's unit has been discontinued. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver seat broke from back to bottom on right hand side, causing seat to move. Dealer claimed seat needed to be replaced. chrysler offered to pay for half of repairs. *ak *ML
- Power train › Driveline
Front power train will not accept snow chains, so state in owner's manual. Manufacture contacted. No remedy available authorized by manuafacturer. Not being able to use snow chains (snow tires not legal) in mountainous terrain in snow and ice conditions
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving at 45 mph without prior warning, vehicle stalled, and there was some type of noise. Vehicle has been into the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the cause. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When making a right turn the vehicle completely shuts down, cause unknown. Dealer can not identify the problem. Please give any further details. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake problems; the ABS warning light came on. when the vehicle was checked by the dealership, there was a problem found with the accumulator. The accumulator had to be replaced for the second time. The first time the accumulator was replaced at 20,000-30,000 miles. Please provide any further informaiton. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I was driving into a bank's teller machine line when I noticed that two brake problem indicator lights came on the dashboard. then, I noticed that my brakes almost completely failed. I had to shift to neutral to stop the car, which took all the foot pressure I could muster. in march, 1999, I…
I was driving into a bank's teller machine line when I noticed that two brake problem indicator lights came on the dashboard. then, I noticed that my brakes almost completely failed. I had to shift to neutral to stop the car, which took all the foot pressure I could muster. in march, 1999, I took the car into cutter dodge when the brake indicator light cvmae on and the brake became much weaker. I paid more than $431.00 plus tax to have the brakes repaired there, which included replacing brake accumulator assembly. now, 6 months later, the brakes failed much more suddenly and completely. I feel extremely lucky that I was 1) alone in the vehicle, and 2)driving very slowly. I was able to "creep" the car to cutter dodge, 735 dillinham blvd, honolulu, hi (808) 842-6333, where it IS now. If I had been driving on a highway or freeway with my family in the car, many people could have been injured or killed. to me, this IS an extremely unsafe and dangerous problem.
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
The coil spring was rubbing onto the ground, causing tire and tank to separate from the vehicle. *yc
- Power train › Manual transmission
My vehicule would not go forward. what IS the problem?
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
When ever the heater IS on mostly the defroster (but also the floor heater) gas fumes blow in through the vents. but this only happens when the heater has been running about five to ten minutes
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes experience problems.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle fire due to failure of the fuel regulator which leaked.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Attempting to prime the carborator gas spit back on the consumer and he caught on fire.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The consumer experienced a problem with alternator. while driving noticed that smoke was coming from hood. panel lights failed to illuminate to alert them of the problem. when they pulled the vehicle over, they noticed that it was on fire. the vehicle burned until in it was put out by the…
The consumer experienced a problem with alternator. while driving noticed that smoke was coming from hood. panel lights failed to illuminate to alert them of the problem. when they pulled the vehicle over, they noticed that it was on fire. the vehicle burned until in it was put out by the fire department. they diagnosed that it was due to the wiring associated with the alternator. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed several times.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Front struts failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in an extended stopping distance. also, the dealer will replace the master cylinder and the motor pump. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicle in for check up. Mechanic noticed dirt & grease build up on axle housing. This caused axle to make noises. Mechanic replaced axle housing. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transmission downshifting
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39008Cold start hesitation.
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