MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker

● Typical for this model
1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:53.799Z

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, 1991 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 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 85 complaints 1991 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
1991: 85 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 34%

34% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 31%

31% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
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BLACK SMOKE AND LARGE FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THE FUEL RAIL FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040629

UNDERCARRIAGE VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY FUEL LINES LEAKING FUEL. TT LEAKING FUEL PUMP AND LEAKING GAS LINE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, VEHICLE KEPT STALLING, CONSUMER BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL AND VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951127

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and interior/under dash.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910704 — visibility

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.

Campaign 91V004000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911120 — seat belts

FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.

Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

Campaign 91V122000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920110 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 91V191000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950526 — EA (closed 19960624)

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

R 19960903 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 BRAKE

Campaign 96V099000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V004000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V122000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V191000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ● 1995 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ● 1990 ● 1989

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.