MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker

▲ Better than typical
1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:18.367Z

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
47
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

26% 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 1991: 85 complaints 1992: 47 complaints 1992 47 1993: 73 complaints 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 1989 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 85 complaints 1992: 47 complaints 1992 47 1993: 73 complaints 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 1991: 85 complaints 1991 1992: 47 complaints 1992 47 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

1992: 47 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

26% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Show complaint excerpts

The brake motor makes a noise, the pedal is hard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-15

Steering

21% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

Power train

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Erratic operation of transmission while driving. It jumps and stops in traffic. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-28

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-02-06Steering92V015000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1993-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-09-17 Under body fuel leaks
  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

1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V015000 · Steering
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.