1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
The 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has received a total of 2 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. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 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 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE RUNNING IN THE PARKED POSITION WHEN THE DOG IN THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF THE SEAT AND KNOCKED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD AT LEAST TWO FEET BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE KICKED IN TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK
SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
230200 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
240997 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES EVAPORATOR LEAKS. *NLM
180297 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $6A, ELIMINATION OF ERRONEOUS PCM RESET. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
- 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 — 17 complaints
- 1997 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER (current)
- 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 2 complaints
- 1999 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 1 complaint
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 3,417 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints