MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:18.371Z

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
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1993 1994: 226 complaints 1995: 59 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 12 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 1993 1994: 226 complaints 1995: 59 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 12 1997: 2 complaints 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 1995: 59 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 12 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1996: 12 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

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

Steering

4 of 12 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2004-10-26

Also filed under Suspension

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-20

Service brakes

3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Visibility

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Suspension

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
  2. R
    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 →

  3. I
    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
  4. I
    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
  5. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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