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1992 Chrysler New Yorker

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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47Owner complaints

Model-year median: 2

2Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
10Steering
9Engine And Engine Cooling
8Power Train
8Fuel System, Gasoline
6
All reported categories
Air Bags
3Seat Belts
2Suspension
2Electrical System
1Equipment
1Seats
1Service Brakes
1Service Brakes, Air
1Unknown Or Other
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 5 of 47 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

10 reports
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92,000 miles · Feb 1, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSES A GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V099000, REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN …

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSES A GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V099000, REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

NHTSA ODI #10149201

Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10012073

Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#96V099000 BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED MR

NHTSA ODI #8022556

Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 96V099000. CONCERNING ABS BRAKES, CONTACTED DEALER WHO REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #852005

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO. TAKEN TO DEALER UNDER RECALL, STILL DOES NOT FEEL SAFE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS, RECALL 96V099000. *AK

NHTSA ODI #802132

Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 1996
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, BELT TENSIONER FAILED INTERRUPTING OTHER COMPONENTS AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI #977454

Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS WAS REPLACED COMPLETELY. TT

NHTSA ODI #975326

Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT, BRAKE LOCKUP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL. TT

NHTSA ODI #970646

Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM PUMP AND MOTOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE MOTOR IS RUNNING ALL THE TIME AND THE SYSTEM IS ALWAYS ACTIVE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI #967158

Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (OTHER VEHICLE ON 485237) *SKD

NHTSA ODI #479633

Official recalls

2

96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

Jun 13, 1996

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

92V015000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Feb 14, 1992

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

EA95016 · Abs Braking Malfunction

Opened May 26, 1995 · Closed Jun 24, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

PE93044 · Under Body Fuel Leaks

Opened May 6, 1993 · Closed Sep 17, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available