MYRModel Year Report

1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:00:20.831Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1983 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 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
1983: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

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STRUT AND FRAME MOUNTINGS RUSTED THROUGH ON LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950706

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

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FRAME/STRUT BRACES RUSTED, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020830

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19830526 — service brakes, hydraulic

LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Campaign 83V060000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890301 — PE (closed 19890329)

FRAME CORROSION

R 19890629 — suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.

Remedy: INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.

Campaign 89V052000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 83V060000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V052000 (suspension) 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 1983 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 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:macpherson strut, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 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.