AI Damage1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 73
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 32% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 12% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 3% of all complaints
- 7 Latches, locks, linkages 3% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 23 complaints (32% of all).
- Fuel system: 13 complaints (18% of all).
- Powertrain: 12 complaints (16% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 10 complaints (14% of all).
- Steering: 9 complaints (12% 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
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 73 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 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
Driver's air bag did not deploy during front end collision; hit another vehicle. Tt
The contact stated that the check engine and abs warning lights randomly flashed and remained illuminated for years. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress and he had to apply force each time the failure happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while in parked the trunk erroneously opened and failed to close. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Consumer received recall 98v184000 concerning fuel leakage. While driving at any speed consumer smelled gas odor inside and outside the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle and replaced the fuel rail. A recall was issued for this make, model and year but the consumer's vehile was not included due to vin.
When applying the brakes the pedal is hard and it vibrates. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but dealer could not determined the cause of the problem. Mechanic contacted consumer that brake pump was under recall. Consumer went to dealership but refused to repair vehicle.
Consumer stated there are problems with the following: the fuel injection, the fuel leaks out of the fuel feed rail, at the swivel joints, the fuel pressure regulator, and when the engine cools down the fuel leaks all over the top of the engine and could cause a fire.
Rear air suspension won't pump up, air pump only runs for 30 seconds, the left air bag leaks and the right leveling sensor is inoperative. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership for repair to the air suspension, was informed the left air bag, leveling sensor, and a new pump.
Around 21,000 miles the car started to have hesitation problems and I didn't know it was the transmission. One local buffalo transmission shop indicated that the computers operating the transmissions were bad and they've had to sell many of them. Thank you and I really appreciate an investigation.
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 4,331 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the NEW Yorker has 34 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 73, 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- 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 1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, fuel system, powertrain. Total complaints: 73. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (8%), steering or power steering problems (7%), smoke, burning smell, fire (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 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 1993 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 1993 models
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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.