1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
The 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (2 complaints), Steeringrack And Pinion (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, potentially affecting up to 722,600 vehicles.
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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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. *TR
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. *TR
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." *NM
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.*AK
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Safety Rating for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
070200 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURES AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
190798 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
INFORMATION ON STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BUSHING SERVICE. *AK
232898 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER AND / OR DUST COLLECTION IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL OR AT THE TRUNK FLOOR TO QUARTER PANEL SEAM. *YC
231997 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
IF A WARPED OR POOR FITTING PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR EXISTS, THE AIRBAG DOOR CAN NOW BE SERVICED SEPARATE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER.
Investigation RQ98018 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Closed
Opened:
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
- 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 124 complaints
- 1992 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 61 complaints
- 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 96 complaints
- 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 296 complaints
- 1995 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 74 complaints
- 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER (current)
- 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 2 complaints
- 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 2 complaints
- 1999 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 1 complaint
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