MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker

● Typical for this model
1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:34.765Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
80
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 80 complaints 1989 80 1990: 92 complaints 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 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 80 complaints 1989 80 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 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 80 complaints 1989 80 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

1989: 80 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

46% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

28% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Transmission down shifts from drive to low and stays in low until the car is shut off

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling and visibility

Transaxle failed after recall repairs due to failure of mechanics to install the cooler bypass valves. (Other vehicle on 468576)

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-08

Electrical system

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE

Seat belts

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Radiator plastic failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1989-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-31 Transmission downshifting

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years1 year

Worst years1 year

FAQ

Is the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.