Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 96 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 48.0 times the median New Yorker year — the 1993 model ranks #4 of 27 New Yorker years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 29 reports (30% of the total).
96
NHTSA complaints
3
Recalls
7
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 29 | 30% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 13 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 13 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 12 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 11 | 11% | — flat |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Other | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Latches & Locks | 2 | 2% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 2 | 2% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Airbags | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“ABS BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL IS HARD AND IT VIBRATES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK MECHANIC CONTACTED CONSUMER THAT BRAKE PUMP WAS UNDER RECALL. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALERSHIP BUT REFUSED…”
“ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS FAILURE TO SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE(WENT INTO LIMP-HOME CONFIGURATION) AFTER STOPPING IT DID SHIFT BUT EVENTUALLY FAILED TO SHIFT AT ALL. THIS OCUURRED ON A TRIP OUT OF STATE.*AK”
“CONSUMER STATED THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: THE FUEL INJECTION, THE FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE FUEL FEED RAIL, AT THE SWIVEL JOINTS, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, AND WHEN THE ENGINE COOLS DOWN THE FUEL LEAKS ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND…”
“EXPERIENCE BELT TENSIONER FRACTURE. TT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE CAUSED BY THE SERPENTINE BELT RUBBING ON THE BRAKE LINE, FORTUNATELY CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED AND THE FRACTURE WAS NOT SEVERRE ENOUGH TO LOSE POWER STEERING. *SLC”
“EXPERIENCE BELT TENSIONER FRACTURE. TT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE CAUSED BY THE SERPENTINE BELT RUBBING ON THE BRAKE LINE, FORTUNATELY CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED AND THE FRACTURE WAS NOT SEVERRE ENOUGH TO LOSE POWER STEERING. *SLC”
NHTSA data argues against it: 96 complaints put the 1993 model at #4 of 27 New Yorker years. It is one of the New Yorker years to avoid.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (29 complaints), transmission (13 complaints), fuel system (13 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened 7 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
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.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.