AI Damage1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker: common problems
Owners of the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker filed 92 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 92
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- 8 Equipment 3% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 46 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 16 complaints (17% of all).
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (10% of all).
- Powertrain: 9 complaints (10% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 8 complaints (9% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.3 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 92 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer's parents automobile had a rear end spring support rotted out, causing father to lose control and run up on curb .
Airbag deployment was violent, causing burns to left hand and arm.
Airbag deployment was violent during accident, causing burns.
Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, he smelled gasoline. Upon further inspection, it was found that gasoline was leaking onto the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available.
This vehicle is not included in the recall, but the consumer experienced brake failure. The vin is outside the remedy scope. Recall campaign: the consumer stated that water was leaking under windshield above the heater block causing the resistor terminals to corrode. The ignition switch was replaced.
Opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking out of fuel rail at connection between the u-bend cross-over pipe and the front fuel rail. Part has not been replaced/repaired yet. However, noticed on internet chat rooms that this seems to be a common problem.
Air conditioning/heat periodical stops working.when it begins working again it output is very poor. Water leaks from the roof has caused the headliner to fall.
This time, the bosch abs pump motor was replaced and still the abs warning light comes on intermittently. There is a life-time warranty from chrysler on the bendix-10 abs on the 1990 new yorker. There should be a life-time warranty on the bosch abs as well. Clearly deficient and a danger to life & limb.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 3,759 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 10% most complained about).
On average one model year of the NEW Yorker has 34 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 92, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, fuel system, electrical system. Total complaints: 92. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (16%), smoke, burning smell, fire (10%), warning lights, check engine (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1990 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.