MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker

● Typical for this model
1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:44.345Z

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: 80 complaints 1989 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
1989: 80 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

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

SERVICE BRAKES 46%

46% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO LOW AND STAYS IN LOW UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

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) *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941208

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

DEATH
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RADIATOR PLASTIC FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19951116

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 issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 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, 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.