Model year record

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.