MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker

▲ Better than typical
1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:11.370Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 1992 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 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 84 complaints 1992: 47 complaints 1992 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
1992: 47 complaints
View as data table
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

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

ERRATIC OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. IT JUMPS AND STOPS IN TRAFFIC. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950228

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030319

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920206 — steering

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Campaign 92V015000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930506 — PE (closed 19930917)

UNDER BODY FUEL LEAKS

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

1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1995 ● 1993 ● 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ● 1990 ● 1991

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist:pump, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.