1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

296

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 9 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

The 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has received a total of 296 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (26 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (19 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, potentially affecting up to 1,235,430 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 94V024000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 110,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

296 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 26 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 19 3 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 18
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 14 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 7 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Electrical System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11021201 | SEATS | | 99,000 miles
CHRYSLER CORP. RECALL FOR POWER SEAT ADJUSTER IN 2012 , TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES AND NEVER GOT THIS REPLACED AS I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS, YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE THE POWER SEAT,ON MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2013 I FOUND THAT THE WHEELS KEPT TRYING TO GO THEIR OWN WAY SO I WENT FOR A WHEEL ALINEMENT THE SHOP SHOWED ME THAT THE STEERING RACK WAS IN FACT CRACKED IN HALF, DON'T KNOW HOW THAT CAME ABOUT BUT I PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT BUT STILL NEVER HEARD FROM THEM ABOUT THE ADJUSTER, I STILL OWN THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE REPLACED MANY PARTS BUT I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTER.
#11021201 | STEERING | | 99,000 miles
CHRYSLER CORP. RECALL FOR POWER SEAT ADJUSTER IN 2012 , TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES AND NEVER GOT THIS REPLACED AS I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS, YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE THE POWER SEAT,ON MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2013 I FOUND THAT THE WHEELS KEPT TRYING TO GO THEIR OWN WAY SO I WENT FOR A WHEEL ALINEMENT THE SHOP SHOWED ME THAT THE STEERING RACK WAS IN FACT CRACKED IN HALF, DON'T KNOW HOW THAT CAME ABOUT BUT I PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT BUT STILL NEVER HEARD FROM THEM ABOUT THE ADJUSTER, I STILL OWN THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE REPLACED MANY PARTS BUT I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTER.
#10362560 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. A/C WONT POWER, POWER WINDOW WONT WORK, ETC. ALL RELAYS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL NOT WORKING. GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE OF CAR COMING FROM INJECTION SYSTEM AREA. VERY HARMFUL FUMES. *TR
#10362560 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. A/C WONT POWER, POWER WINDOW WONT WORK, ETC. ALL RELAYS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL NOT WORKING. GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE OF CAR COMING FROM INJECTION SYSTEM AREA. VERY HARMFUL FUMES. *TR
#10289876 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | | 100,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE BACK SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION WITH EXTREME CAUTION. THE MANUFACTURER AND AUTHORIZED DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER.

Investigation EA99031 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

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