MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler NEW Yorker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 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 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 215 complaints 1994 1995: 59 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1994: 215 complaints
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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

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031123

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 215
R 19940304 — electrical system

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 INOPERATIV

Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 94V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950922 — EA (closed 19970224)

UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS

I 19980310 — EA (closed 19990201)

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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 INJ

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 INCLUDES

Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990628 — PE (closed 19991029)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 19991029 — EA (closed 20010913)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

R 20000207 — suspension

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.

Campaign 99V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V024000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V215000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ● 1995 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

● 1990 ● 1991 ● 1989

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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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