Chrysler NEW Yorker — years to avoid
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
1 model year to avoid and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.
Complaint history
- Avoid
- Recommended
- Not enough data
Every year, ranked
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| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Compared with a typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ○ Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2001–2003 | No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it. | ||
| 2000 | ○ Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1999 | ○ Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1998 | ○ Not enough data | 2 | Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1997 | ○ Not enough data | 2 | Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1996 | ○ Not enough data | 12 | Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1995 | ● Recommended | 59 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1994 | ■ Avoid | 226 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 1993 | ● Recommended | 73 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1992 | ▲ Recommended | 47 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1991 | ● Recommended | 85 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1990 | ● Recommended | 92 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1989 | ● Recommended | 80 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1988 | ○ Not enough data | 29 | Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1987 | ○ Not enough data | 21 | Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1986 | ○ Not enough data | 12 | Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1985 | ○ Not enough data | 7 | Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1984 | ○ Not enough data | 2 | Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1983 | ○ Not enough data | 5 | Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1982 | ○ Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1981 | ○ Not enough data | 2 | Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
How the rankings work
Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.
- ▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
- ● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
- ◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
- ■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
- ○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.
Recalls
18
recalls on file across every Chrysler NEW Yorker model year.
Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.