MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chrysler NEW Yorker

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1998 Chrysler NEW Yorker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:00:23.183Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler NEW Yorker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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 1998 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1998: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE COLLAPSE OF THE REAR AXLE CAUSED THE REAR BUMPER TO BECOME LOOSE AND THE REAR COIL SPRING TO BE DISLODGED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20000322

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070518

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chrysler NEW Yorker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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 1998 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 1998 Chrysler NEW Yorker?

The most-reported component is power train:axle assembly, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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