1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

96

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

The 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has received a total of 96 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (9 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (8 complaints), and Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, potentially affecting up to 1,446,430 vehicles.

Recall 99V215000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 402,830 vehicles affected

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

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

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

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Recall 98V184000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 722,600 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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,...

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Recall 96V099000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 321,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR...

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

96 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10863955 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 62,300 miles
FREQUENT ISSUES WITH ABS SEIZING. WAS IN SHOP MOST OF SUMMER 2015. BRAKES NEED REPAIRS AGAIN, AND ORIGINAL SHOP IS REFUSING TO ADDRESS OR REPAIR.R 320,000 OF THIS MODEL HAD ALREADY BEEN RECALLED !!! FILED WITH NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL CASE 2015-1251639
#10810918 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS RANDOMLY FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND HE HAD TO APPLY FORCE EACH TIME THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO PROVIDED VARIOUS DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS, WHICH DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE CONDITION. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
#10810918 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS RANDOMLY FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND HE HAD TO APPLY FORCE EACH TIME THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO PROVIDED VARIOUS DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS, WHICH DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE CONDITION. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
#10551013 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 92,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 8/27/15*CN *TR
#10545533 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 220,000 miles
THE ABS PUMP WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE ON AUGUST 30, 2013. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 4, 2013. I HAVE INFORMATION STATING THAT THE PUMP IS COVERED UNDER A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS GIVEN ME THE RUN AROUND ON IT SAYING THAT IT DOES NOT MEAN LIFETIME SINCE IT FAILED AGAIN AFTER THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR. I AM SORRY BUT I THOUGHT LIFETIME MEANT LIFETIME ACCORDING TO THE DOCUMENTS THAT I HAVE AND READ. THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE ME WITH AN ALTERNATE CAR TO DRIVE SO I CAN GET TO WORK STATING THAT IS NOT COVERED EITHER. THEY ARE THE POOREST EXCUSE OF A BUSINESS THAT I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH AND TELL YOU SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH EACH CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE YOU SPEAK TO. THEY CANNOT EVEN TELL THE SAME LIES TWICE. I WAS FIRST INFORMED THAT THEY COULDN'T GET THE PARTS, THEN TOLD THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER AND NOW I AM TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ETA FOR THE PARTS. I WILL NOT ADVISE ANYONE TO PURCHASE ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS SINCE THEY DO NOT HONOR WARRANTIES OR STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS. *JS

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Safety Rating for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

237696 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

THE DOOR CHECK STRAPS MAY CAUSE A SNAPPING NOISE, AND/OR INCREASED TRAVEL EFFORTS AFTER THE LATCH HAS BEEN RELEASED- THIS CONDITION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD

022394 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

VEHICLE DRIFTS OR LEADS CONSISTENTLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION REGARDLESS OF ROAD CONDITIONS. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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