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1990 Chrysler New Yorker problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 117 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 58.5 times the median New Yorker year — the 1990 model ranks #3 of 27 New Yorker years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 46 reports (39% of the total).

117

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other New Yorker years?

New Yorker NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted296 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1977: 1 complaints1979: 0 complaints1981: 2 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 6 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 7 complaints1986: 28 complaints1987: 49 complaints1988: 49 complaints1989: 95 complaints1990: 117 complaints1991: 124 complaints1992: 61 complaints1993: 96 complaints1994: 296 complaints1995: 74 complaints1996: 17 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 1 complaints2004: 2 complaints
New Yorker NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1990 Chrysler New Yorker problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes4639%
Fuel System1715%
Transmission109%
Electrical System109%
Engine109%
Airbags54%
Visibility & Wipers54%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)33%
Seat Belts22%
Lighting22%
Suspension22%
Other22%
Tires & Wheels11%
Steering11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

96V099000BrakesJune 13, 1996 · 321,000 units

Defect

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

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.

91V191000BrakesNovember 1, 1991 · 80,000 units

Defect

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Consequence

FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

91V004000Visibility & WipersOctober 2, 1991 · 125,000 units

Defect

WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.

Consequence

CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.

Remedy

THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AFTER DRIVING 3 MILES AND PARKING THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR THE BRAKE BOOSTER AREA. PRIOR TO THA CAR BOOSTER 1-2 WKS PRIOR DUE TO BURNING. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF SMOKE, AND ALSO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER REPLACED THE BOOSTER PUMP AND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 1, 1996 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED GASOLINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 15, 2012

“WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, ABS SYSTEM WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, AND VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. ENGIN E CHECK LIGHT WAS ON AND WON'T GO OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE REPAIR SHOP TWICE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 16, 1999

“1990 NEW YORKER AIR BAG AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN DRIVING TO REPAIR SHOP VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND A/C AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERATIVE. *TS *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 22, 2004

“TWO HOURS AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT WIRING JACKET HAD BURNED, CAUSING THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 28, 2001 · fire

1990 Chrysler New Yorker — common questions

Is the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 117 complaints put the 1990 model at #3 of 27 New Yorker years. It is one of the New Yorker years to avoid.

What are the most common 1990 New Yorker problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (46 complaints), fuel system (17 complaints), transmission (10 complaints).

Does the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler New Yorker years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the New Yorker years to avoid are 1994, 1991, 1990, 1993, 1989, 1995, 1992, 1988, 1987. The cleanest record among New Yorker years belongs to 1982.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.