1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1981
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1981: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 80 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 226 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
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, most commonly citing fuel injection system.
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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, 1999-10-22
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-15
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1981-05-15Fuel system, gasoline81V055000 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…
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…
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1981-10-06Vehicle speed control81V111000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1981 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 81V055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 81V111000 · Vehicle speed control
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- 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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.