AI Damage1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 84
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 31% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 29% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 6% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 26 complaints (31% of all).
- Service brakes: 24 complaints (29% of all).
- Steering: 12 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (11% of all).
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 84 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
While driving consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. It hit another vehicle broadside, and the airbag deployed. While deploying steering wheel cover came off and hit the driver in the sternum and injured the driver.
The abs light came on, and the brakes made a grinding noise when stopping. The dealer told the consumer that indicated that the pump was broke. The parts have been on back order since 6-05. The last time she talked to the dealer was on 10-26-05.
I have a 1992 chrysler new yorker. I was driving on wilbeth rd., akron, oh at a very slow rate approx. 25 m.p.h. Which was the speed limit. I hit a pothole and my airbag deployed and I have injuries due to that accident which I went to the hospital and was examined and x-rayed.
Black smoke and large flames appeared from the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic, who indicated the fuel rail failed.
Nar 06/18/2003. The consumer will forward the rest of the info in a report to the dot site with photos.
The vehicle jerks really hard. The dealer stated that the transmission needs to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Interemittently there were no brakes and the abs runs alot. The consumer finally received a recall letter regarding a defect with the abs.
Consumer states has an electrical problem affecting battery. Dealer notified.
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 3,956 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 11% most complained about).
On average one model year of the NEW Yorker has 34 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 84, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, service brakes, steering. Total complaints: 84. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (12%), smoke, burning smell, fire (11%), fuel system, fuel smell (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 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 1991 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 1991 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 2026-11-05.