1988 Chrysler New Yorker problems & reliability
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 22 | 76% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 17% |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% |
| Equipment | 2 | 7% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1988 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the abs system would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…”
Service Brakes · filed Apr 26, 2013
“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were wearing due to front end…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 29, 2001
“The abs works when it want to work. I am afraid to drive this car, due to the fact that the abs may go out any time. I had my two children and one of their friends with me when the abs would not work at all. I strongly feel that this is a defect in the abs. *ak”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jan 18, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA91010 · opened Dec 10, 1990 · closed Dec 31, 1991
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker. The 10 most recent:
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part…
23027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2016
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying…
23104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2016
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See…
23137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2016
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Volume 2, Issue · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2016
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w…
20244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2016
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See…
22958 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2016
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA…
22867 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2016
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC…
22892 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2016
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR…
20616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 12, 2016
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Volume 2, Issue · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2016
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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