MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker

● Typical for this model
1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:17.321Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler NEW Yorker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 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 1989: 78 complaints 1989 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
1989: 78 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950724

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890109 — PE (closed 19890131)

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
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 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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 31% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.