MYRModel Year Report

1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:00:23.967Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler NEW Yorker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 78 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 84 complaints 1992: 47 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 215 complaints 1995: 59 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1981: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19820
19835
19842
19857
198612
198721
198829
198978
199092
199184
199247
199373
1994215
199559
199612
19972
19982
19991
20001
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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81 V 055 000 FUEL: CARBURETOR; VEHICLE EXPERINCING ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH CABURETOR FLOODING AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF MFR. RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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CARBURETOR WENT OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OVER FLOODING AND STALLING. ALSO,THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991015

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810515 — fuel system, gasoline

ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEED

Campaign 81V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19811006 — vehicle speed control

THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.

Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 81V111000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 81V055000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 81V111000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ● 1995 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ● 1990 ● 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is fuel system, other:fuel injection system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.