1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
The 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AND THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHICH WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FAIL INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COST TO REBUILD A TRANSMISSION IS $900 AND $500 TO REPAIR THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE HAS ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE COPIES OF AN ESTIMATE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 114,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
THE COLLAPSE OF THE REAR AXLE CAUSED THE REAR BUMPER TO BECOME LOOSE AND THE REAR COIL SPRING TO BE DISLODGED. YH
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
- 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 — 2 complaints
- 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER (current)
- 1999 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 1 complaint
- 2003 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER — 0 complaints
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