1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker
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.
- Complaints
- 92
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
1990: 92 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 80 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 226 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
50% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Fuel system, gasoline
16% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.
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Engine compartment was soaked with gasoline sprayed from fuel rail. Fuel rail leaks on 3.3 engine part of 1995-present recall campaign. Chrysler would not comment if 1990 3.3L is affected by same design issue or if replacement part had same defect.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01
Power train
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.
Electrical system
10% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Engine compartment fire, while the vehicle was in motion, unknown cause of fire. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-19
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1991-07-04Visibility91V004000 Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
Remedy: The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced.
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1992-01-10Service brakes, hydraulic91V191000 The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
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1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
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1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (Except for the…
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V004000 · Visibility
- Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
- 3 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.