FaultScore

Chrysler NEW Yorker headlight problems

28 of the 1,032 complaints filed about the Chrysler NEW Yorker are about the lighting — 3% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 1994.

28

Complaints

3%

Share of all complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

Lights complaints by model year

1994 NEW Yorker 21 75.0%
1995 NEW Yorker 3 10.7%

Median failure at 73,486 miles

What owners said

1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker at 73,486 miles Sumner, IL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

THE HEADLIGHTS ASSEMBLY DOESN'T ADJUST UP FAR ENOUGH TO PROJECT THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATION FULLY. THE LIGHT DOESN'T ILLUMINATE THE ROAD BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE TO DRIVER. HIGH BEAMS HAVE TO BE ENGAGED. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THEY WOULD HAVE TO INSTALLED HEADLIGHTS FROM THE 1996/1997 MODEL. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-033-95A WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10073974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Mcmillan, MI

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

THE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION FACTOR IS EXTREMELY POOR WITH THIS CAR. THE BOLTS TO REMOVE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE LAMPS IS STRIPPED OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLACE LAMPS AS BUILT.

NHTSA complaint #732166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Clarksville, TN

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY TO VEHICLE ARE UNABLE TO BE REMOVED. HEAD LIGHT CAN NOT BE REMOVED. BOLT IS SECURED BY METAL ANCORE IN PLACTIC FRAME. ANCORE IS TURNING IN THE PLASTIC. CAUSES A SAFTY HAZARD BY BEING UNABLE TO REPLACE BURNED OUT HEADLIGHTS..

NHTSA complaint #725314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Parkerburg, WV

INTERIOR LIGHTING

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING POWER LOCKS MAKE CLICKING SOUND AS THOUGH SOMEONE WAS OPENING & CLOSING. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER ON/OFF. MANUFACTURER & DEALER SEEM TO THINK THIS ISN'T A PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #859601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Kent, WA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

TRANSMISSION- NEEDS TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED WITH NEW TORQUE CONVERTER ESTIMATED COST OF THIS BY DEALER/SERVICE PERSON IS $1713.91 WITH VEHICLE BEING ONLY 5 YRS OLD AND 83,000 MILES. HEADLIGHTS- ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO USE DRIVING AT NIGHT BECAUSE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE, MORE OR LESS ABLE TO TELL IF THEY ARE ON. HIGH BEAMS ARE AT THE LEVEL OF LOW BEAMS. STEERING LINKAGE- HAS A THUNKING WHEN ACCELERATES FROM A STOP SIGN AT TIMES AND ALSO AT TIMES WHEN SLOWING DOWN YOUR SPEED UNDER 30MPH. HOOD SUPPORTS- HAD TO BE REPLACED AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND AFTER 2 YEARS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. STEERING- MAKES A WHINING SOUND AT TIMES WHEN TURNING A CORNER. BACK DOOR/DRIVER'S SIDE- STICKS AT TIMES ESPECIALLY AFTER DRIVING AT 55MPH, HARD TO OPEN. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT 152.91THROTTLE BODY INJECTORS 139.98 FOR ONE & 84.99 FOR OTHER. TRANS. COOLER LINES 133.88 TIE ROD ENDS W/ALIGNMENT 197.00 WATER PUMP 409.74 TIMING BELT TENSIONER 144.44 ALL THESE ESTIMATES COME FROM A CHRYSLER DEALER/SERVICE PERSON.

NHTSA complaint #716577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Cleveland, TX

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLEY HAS DETERIORATED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #848129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Myrtle BEA, SC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT ARE NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO ILLUMINATE DRIVING SURFACE.

NHTSA complaint #513227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Myrtle BEA, SC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT ARE NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO ILLUMINATE DRIVING SURFACE.

NHTSA complaint #513227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker Mazeppa, MO

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT AT ALL TO DRIVE IN DARK SETTING. OWNER FEELS THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED. *AK

NHTSA complaint #834301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Tavares, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

NHTSA complaint #535683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Avon, CT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

PERSON IS NOT ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS.

NHTSA complaint #808848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker Liverpool, NY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

HIGH/LOW BEAM BRACKET RETAINING LAMPS IS LOOSE, CAUSING BEAMS TO DROP DOWN ONTO ROAD/POOR VISIBILITY.

NHTSA complaint #505968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Wilmington, DE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #503328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Plattebille, CO

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

PURCHASED CAR USED, DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BUT THE LIGHT IS STILL NOT BRIGHT EVEN WITH HIGH BEAM. PLEASE DESRCIBE .

NHTSA complaint #980774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Duluth, MN

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEAD LIGHTS DON'T ILLUMINATE BRIGHT ENOUGH FOR REGULAR NIGHT DRIVING. MFG., ISSUED SERVICE BULLETIN #0803395TT CONSUMER STATES AFTER MUCH USELESS DISCUSSION WITH DEALER'S PARTS AND SALES STAFF THEIRS AND CORPORATION'S RELUCTANCE TO REMEDY DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE THE LAMP ASSEMBLIES WERE FINALLY REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #976955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker Fairview, WY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AFTER BEING IN USE FOR ONE HOUR. TT

NHTSA complaint #975678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Hammond, LA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

THE HEAD LIGHTS ON VEHICLE ARE TOO DIM CAN NOT SEE ROAD AT NIGHT. TT

NHTSA complaint #974239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Roanoke, VA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

THE HEAD LIGHT HIGH BEAMS ARE NOT WORKING AT NIGHT PURCHASED CAR NEW . TT CONSUMER STATES HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT A BEAN OF LIGHT FAR ENOUGH TO BE SAFE, HIGH BEMAS NOT MUCH BRIGHTER THAT LOW BEAMS .

NHTSA complaint #973446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Carmel VAL, CA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. *SKD

NHTSA complaint #481310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

1995 Chrysler NEW Yorker Beachwood, OH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIGHBEAMS ARE VERY LOW. YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #972700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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