MYRModel Year Report

1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:50.661Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 7 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 80 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 85 complaints 1992: 47 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 226 complaints 1995: 59 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2004: 1 complaint
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 7 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 80 complaints 1989 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 85 complaints 1991 1992: 47 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 226 complaints 1995: 59 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 7 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 80 complaints 1989 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 85 complaints 1991 1992: 47 complaints 1992 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 226 complaints 1994 1995: 59 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1985: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19820
19835
19842
19857
198612
198721
198829
198980
199092
199185
199247
199373
1994226
199559
199612
19972
19982
19991
20001
20041

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

FIRE
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Consumer had parked the car when across the street looked back car caught on fire . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-28

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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When putting vehicle in drive engine revved and vehicle accelerated on it's own. Consumer applied brake, pedal felt spongy. Vehicle hit the gate in parking garage, then a concrete ramp. Consumer was then able to shift to park and shut off engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-15

Steering

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

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Too much free play in steering wheel must turn quarter and a half. Appears to be loss motion. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-27

Service brakes

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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Started vehicle, put into drive noticed brakes a little spongy drove approx. A quarter of mile applied brakes, brake peddle went to floor no braking action had to apply emergency brake to stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-26

Electrical system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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Vehicle was drive from home to a convenience about a half mile. Turned vehicle off went into the store, came out approx.5 minutes, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened hood saw the alternator was on fire. Put out fire by hand.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-26

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1985-02-09Fuel system, gasoline85V010000 An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp.

    Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

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    1988-11-15Fuel system, gasoline88V105000 Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.

    Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

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  3. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  4. R
    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…

    Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V010000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 88V105000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
3 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.