MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:32.563Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
2

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 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 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 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 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 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1997: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Sudden acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-05

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing column shift.

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Consumer had the vehicle running in the parked position when the dog in the vehicle jumped out of the seat and knocked the gear into drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-23

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 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
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report 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 1997 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 1997 Chrysler NEW Yorker?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.