MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker

● Typical for this model
1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:09.549Z

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
92
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

50% 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 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 80 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1990 92 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 1990: 92 complaints 1990 92 1991: 85 complaints 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 1990: 92 complaints 1990 92 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

1990: 92 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

50% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FIREINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

Show complaint excerpts

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 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

Electrical system

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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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  1. R
    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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  2. R
    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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  3. I
    1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
  4. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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.