MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1986 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:30.762Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1986

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 1986: 12 complaints 1986 12 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 1986: 12 complaints 1986 12 1987: 21 complaints 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 1986: 12 complaints 1986 12 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

1986: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and module.

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 12 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Fuel line failed, causing fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-16

Service brakes

4 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

3 of 12 total reports mention: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

Drivers seat track broke due to metal fatigue. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-31

Visibility

2 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1986-01-31Electrical system86V028000 A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor.

    Remedy: Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1986-03-26Electrical system86V053000 Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.

    Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1988-10-07Seats88V061000 A service replacement drivers seat cushion (Manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame.

    Remedy: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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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    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
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    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V028000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 86V053000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 88V061000 · Seats
  • Recall 88V105000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
5 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.