Owners have filed 17 complaints
about the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker with NHTSA between 1998 and 2014.
The largest single group is the steering.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 7
Against the median year of the Chrysler NEW Yorker. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1996 compares with every other Chrysler NEW Yorker
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Steering
423.5%
Brakes
317.6%
Median failure at 75,018 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
211.8%
Engine & Cooling
211.8%
Other & Unspecified
15.9%
Seat Belts
15.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15.9%
Suspension
15.9%
Body & Structure
15.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 1998peak 3Mar 2014
NHTSA investigations into the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP04007Opened 13 Oct 2004Closed 27 Oct 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS
ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE; AND 3) SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE FRAME TO DAMAGE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED.MR. GALANTY ALLEGED THAT HIS 1996 DODGE INTREPID HAD EACH OF THESE THREE PROBLEMS.CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE, DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMENCED A RECALL (98V-184) OF APPRO...
EA99031Opened 29 Oct 1999Closed 13 Sep 2001STEERING
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
PE99044Opened 28 Jun 1999Closed 29 Oct 1999STEERING
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINION INTERFACE WITH THE INNER TIE ROD END(S), BINDING AND STICKING OF THE STEERING GEAR, CRACKED OR BROKEN TIE ROD ENDS, SHEARED RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY BOLTS, AND WEAR OUT OF THE RACK AND PINION MOUNT BUSHINGS.MANY OF THE COMPLAINANTS MENTION STEERING WONDER AND LOOSE STEERING.THREE OF THE MOST RECE...
RQ98018Opened 7 Oct 1998Closed 8 Jul 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Park Ridge, NJ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED CONTINUOUSLY INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A FUEL LEAK WAS NOT VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO BOTH STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR O-RINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V1840000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10573154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chateauagy, NY
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE MULTIPLE TIMES OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AND ALSO THE UNIBODY HAS RUSTED OUT AND I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I WAS WONDRING IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10258816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chateauagy, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE MULTIPLE TIMES OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AND ALSO THE UNIBODY HAS RUSTED OUT AND I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I WAS WONDRING IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10258816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,018 milesPalmerton, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HAD TO HAVE BREAK LINES REPLACED-THEY REMOVED CROSS MEMBER TO ACCESS LINE AND REMOVED AND MANUFACTURE TUBE AND REPLACE. $442.91 FOR 5 HOURS OF LABOR AND PARTS---MY CAR WAS THE 7TH CAR IN ONE WEEK TO NEED THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR FROM A CHRYSLER CAR. GARAGE TELLS ME THIS IS DUE TO CALCIUM ON ROADS OR CHEAP STEAL FROM CHRYSLER. I FEEL DUE TO POOR QUALITY OF THE CHRYSLER PRODUCT-- "HELP ME OUT."
NHTSA complaint #10165922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, AND STEERING WAS TOO LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION/ INNER TIE ROD, AND BUSHINGS WERE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER LATER.
NHTSA complaint #10097793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, TX
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, AND STEERING WAS TOO LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION/ INNER TIE ROD, AND BUSHINGS WERE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER LATER.
NHTSA complaint #10097793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, TX
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, AND STEERING WAS TOO LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION/ INNER TIE ROD, AND BUSHINGS WERE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER LATER.
NHTSA complaint #10097793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rochester, NY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH OF THE RESTRAINTS THEY BECOME UNLATCHED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8005544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfax, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
APPARENTLY HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NEONS OF THIS VINTAGE. OF COURSE, YOU DON'T FIND OUT UNTIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU.
NHTSA complaint #735359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corona, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WHEN DRIVING TOWARDS THE SUNLIGHT THE REFLECTION OFF THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD IS SO BAD THAT THE GLARE CREATES A DANGEROUS BLIND SPOT WHICH IMPAIRS THE DRIVER'S VISABILITY IN FRONT OF HIM..
NHTSA complaint #717724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO HAS A NO START CONDITION AT TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND DEALE RCANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.
NHTSA complaint #844254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rigby, ID
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #544602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rigby, ID
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL RAIL AND O-RINGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #544602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rigby, ID
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY CAUSED STEERING SECTOR TO COME APART RESULTING IN ONE WHEEL BEING STRAIGHT AND ONE BEING COMPLETELY TURNED.
NHTSA complaint #544602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Randolph, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS PARKING VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKES; FELT VEHICLE SLIDING. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE GONE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #835878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cheltenham, MD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY INCLUDED.
NHTSA complaint #701991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mocksville, NC
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE THE WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSING THE CENTER MOUNTING BOLT TO COME LOOSE. OWNER HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION TWICE PRIOR TO THIS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #822598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.