AI Damage1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker: common problems
Owners of the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 8% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 8% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (25% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 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.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
A fuel leak was not visible. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, who both stated that the fuel injector o-rings would need to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 98v1840000 (fuel system, gasoline).
I have had to replace the brake line multiple times over a six month period, and also the unibody has rusted out and I am unable to drive the vehicle. I was wondring if there has been a recall on this vehicle.
Had to have break lines replaced-they removed cross member to access line and removed and manufacture tube and replace. $442.91 for 5 hours of labor and parts---my car was the 7th car in one week to need this expensive repair from a chrysler car.
Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.
At the slightest touch of the restraints they become unlatched. Please provide additional information.
Apparently head gasket failure is a common problem with neons of this vintage. Of course, you don't find out until it happens to you.
When driving towards the sunlight the reflection off the dashboard onto the windshield is so bad that the glare creates a dangerous blind spot which impairs the driver's visability in front of him..
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also has a no start condition at times. Been to dealer several times, and deale rcannot determine the cause. Please provide further information and vin#.
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 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the NEW Yorker has 34 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 12, below average.
What to check before buying
- 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.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, steering, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (8%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%), won't start (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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.