29 of the
124 complaints about the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker are about the
braking system — 23% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
68,060 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED ONE YEAR AGO HAD RECALL 96V099000 REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE ABS. SHE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS NOW. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN STOPPING. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT INDICATED THAT THE PUMP WAS BROKE. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACK ORDER SINCE 6-05. THE LAST TIME SHE TALKED TO THE DEALER WAS ON 10-26-05. THEY TOLD HER THE PARTS WERE STILL ON BACK ORDER, AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE IN. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THE REPAIR WORK WILL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK UPDATED 11/16/05.
NHTSA complaint #10141138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Severn, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PROBLEMS WITH 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ABS SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A FILTER AND REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TIRES AND A FUEL RAIL. (RECALL # 96V099000). *JB *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10048555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,060 milesSevern, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PROBLEMS GETTING ABS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. *MR (RECALL# 96V099000) THE ABS HAD BEEN WORKED ON TWICE. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT FIX THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE FILTER AND THE RELAY WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10047800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,060 milesSevern, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES ON VEHICLE.*MR ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM WORKED ON TWICE. THE ABS, THE PUMP AND THE FILTER WAS REPLACED. INTEREMITTENTLY THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND THE ABS RUNS ALOT.*TS THE CONSUMER FINALLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING A DEFECT WITH THE ABS.
NHTSA complaint #10040651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gaithersburg, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ABS FAILED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
NHTSA complaint #10001596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rumford, RI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP WHICH WAS ON RECALL, AND THEN REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE PROBLEM REOCCURRED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #566213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rumford, RI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP WHICH WAS ON RECALL, AND THEN REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE PROBLEM REOCCURRED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #566213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mineola, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY ALL FOUR WHEELS DO NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #861805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berlin, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. A TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #857518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKE,. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKED UP. WAS TRYING TO PULL VEHICLE TO SIDE OFF ROAD TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. CONTACTED DEALER & HAD IT TOWED. MECHANIC CHECKED & NOTICED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE BURNED. ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM EXCEPT POWER BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PICKED VEHICLE UP. WAS ON HIGHWAY, AGAIN, & APPLIED BRAKES & VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING.
NHTSA complaint #850498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKE,. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKED UP. WAS TRYING TO PULL VEHICLE TO SIDE OFF ROAD TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. CONTACTED DEALER & HAD IT TOWED. MECHANIC CHECKED & NOTICED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE BURNED. ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM EXCEPT POWER BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PICKED VEHICLE UP. WAS ON HIGHWAY, AGAIN, & APPLIED BRAKES & VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING.
NHTSA complaint #850498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Thomas, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS, RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #842064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tangipahoa, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL HAS ALOT OF RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE PUT INTO SECOND GEAR AND COAST TO A STOP. DLR HAS REPAIRED, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #833341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Poplar BLU, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RECALL WORK DENIED ON THE ABS PISTON PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #537250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Poplar Bluff, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OWNER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL NO. 96V099000, INVOLVING THE ABS BRAKES. DEALERS REFUSED TO FIX RECALL. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #825404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cedar Rapids, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF ABS BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #515529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Troy, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES AT ALL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS BRAKES, 91V-190000.
NHTSA complaint #814674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Francisville, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE'S ABS SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING THROUGH THE VENT UNTO THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR, RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE ABS SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT BY CHRYSLER DUE TO MALFUNCTION, THEN ABS FAILED AGAIN. ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #810186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Francisville, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE VEHICLE'S ABS SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING THROUGH THE VENT UNTO THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR, RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE ABS SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT BY CHRYSLER DUE TO MALFUNCTION, THEN ABS FAILED AGAIN. ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #810186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apex, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE HYDRAULICS FAILED, CAUSING ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON/ABS PUMP TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #468988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anna Maria, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: ANTI LOCK SYSTEM RED LIGHT WOULD NEVER TURN OFF; LOST BRAKE POWER; EXTENDED STOPPING. TT
NHTSA complaint #976801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hyattsvill, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WORN.
NHTSA complaint #483087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hyattsvill, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN PREMATURELY TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #483087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bentonville, AR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP IN EMERGENCY BRAKING. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKES ARE SOFT ALL THE TIME AND HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED ON MANY OCCASIONS, ESPECIALLY IF GOING DOWN HILL OR IN SUDDEN STOPS, PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALER BUT WAS TOLD NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND CONSUMER WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $2300, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE DEFECT WOULD HAVE AFFECT THE REGULAR BRAKES OR THEIR EFFECTIVENESS BUT CONSUMER BELIEVES IT DOES, CONSUMER HAS HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED JUST TO BE SURE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH, IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #973745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bentonville, AR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP IN EMERGENCY BRAKING. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKES ARE SOFT ALL THE TIME AND HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED ON MANY OCCASIONS, ESPECIALLY IF GOING DOWN HILL OR IN SUDDEN STOPS, PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALER BUT WAS TOLD NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND CONSUMER WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $2300, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE DEFECT WOULD HAVE AFFECT THE REGULAR BRAKES OR THEIR EFFECTIVENESS BUT CONSUMER BELIEVES IT DOES, CONSUMER HAS HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED JUST TO BE SURE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH, IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #973745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bradenton, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT *SLC
NHTSA complaint #973046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ypsilanti, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: BRAKING SYSTEM WENT OUT; INCREASD STOPPING DISTANCES; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR.
NHTSA complaint #971516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dandridge, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT 69,000.(EA95-016). TT
NHTSA complaint #966806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yadkinville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR DUE TO ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMP FAILURE. TT
NHTSA complaint #962533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.