MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:00:27.190Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.

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CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, AND STEERING WAS TOO LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION/ INNER TIE ROD, AND BUSHINGS WERE TOO LOOSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041026

WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE THE WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSING THE CENTER MOUNTING BOLT TO COME LOOSE. OWNER HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION TWICE PRIOR TO THIS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980420

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

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CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, AND STEERING WAS TOO LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION/ INNER TIE ROD, AND BUSHINGS WERE TOO LOOSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041026

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ● 1995 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ● 1990 ● 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is steering:rack and pinion, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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