MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
226
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

17% 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 1991: 85 complaints 1992: 47 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1994: 226 complaints 1994 226 1995: 59 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 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 1991 1992: 47 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1994: 226 complaints 1994 226 1995: 59 complaints 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 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 226 complaints 1994 226 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

1994: 226 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.

Power train

17% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker 3.5L. Transmission jumps into lower gear while driving, then it won't go over 40 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-23

Fuel system, gasoline

16% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Computer failed, causing intermittent stalling.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-14

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

12% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

10% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

FIRE
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Chrysler corp.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-02

Also filed under Seats

Noise coming from steering column when backing up or turning wheel for turns.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-28

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 226 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-03-04Electrical system94V024000 The right steering tie rod can rub through the automatic transmission wiring harness causing a short circuit which results in electrical system malfunctions including engine stalling and an…

    Remedy: Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-09-22Engineering analysisClosed 1997-02-24 Underhood fuel leaks
  4. I
    1998-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1999-02-01 Fuel injector assembly leakage
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    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
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    1999-01-11Fuel system, gasoline98V184000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5L engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (Passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
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    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
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    2000-02-07Suspension99V215000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.

    Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  11. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 31 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V024000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 99V215000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.