Model year record

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 296 owner complaints on file.

Chrysler NEW Yorker, 1994–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1994–1996 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V215000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
402,830
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-02-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
722,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1999-01-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V024000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
110,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-08
Owners notified
1994-03-04

Defect description

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Safety risk

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission26120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system19130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights18—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11—
Seats1199,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner10—
Air bags: frontal9—
Vehicle speed control7—
Steering: rack and pinion6—
Unknown or other6—
Electrical system5—
Fuel system, gasoline5—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly5—
Structure5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Steering: linkages4—
Structure: body: door4—
Suspension: front4—
Visibility: glass, side/rear4—
Air bags3—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail3—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Steering399,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments3—
Structure: frame and members3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system: wiring2182,593 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Interior lighting2—
Parking brake: conventional2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2—
Tires2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: rear1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1993 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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