MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:24:06.855Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler NEW Yorker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 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 1988 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 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1988: 29 complaints
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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 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

28 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130426

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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(508-640-1177W)LEAKAGE DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAD ENGINE GASKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950109

POWER TRAIN

3 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

FIRE
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VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES, DRIVER BROKE AN AXLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960508

EQUIPMENT

2 of 29 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (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 1988 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 1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 97% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.