1991 Chrysler New Yorker problems & reliability
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 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.
4 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | 30% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 27% |
| Steering | 12 | 14% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 11% |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I am reporting a problem which may relate to acceleration due to computer failure. My 1991 chrysler new yorker revved up considerably as I sat in neutral after traveling at 45 to 50 mph for 7 hours. I was driving from richmond, va to albany, ga and setting the pace for a rental truck on a very windy day. It only…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Mar 15, 2010
“Dt: the consumer stated one year ago had recall 96v099000 repair work done on the abs. She was experiencing the same problems now. The abs light came on, and the brakes made a grinding noise when stopping. The dealer told the consumer that indicated that the pump was broke. The parts have been on back order since…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Oct 28, 2005
“I have a 1992 chrysler new yorker. I was driving on wilbeth rd., akron, oh at a very slow rate approx. 25 m.p.h. Which was the speed limit. I hit a pothole and my airbag deployed and I have injuries due to that accident which I went to the hospital and was examined and x-rayed. I have pictures of the airbag and the…”
Air Bags · filed May 25, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
Engineering Analysis EA95016 · opened May 26, 1995 · closed Jun 24, 1996 · led to recall 96V099000
Technical service bulletins
42 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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 1991 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
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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