1988 Chrysler New Yorker service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
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”
filed Jan 18, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other New Yorker years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 New Yorker | 9 | 15% |
| 1994 New Yorker | 25 | 12% |
| 1993 New Yorker | 18 | 25% |
| 1992 New Yorker | 10 | 21% |
| 1991 New Yorker | 23 | 27% |
| 1990 New Yorker | 45 | 49% |
| 1989 New Yorker | 33 | 42% |
| 1987 New Yorker | 2 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.