Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 74 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 37.0 times the median New Yorker year — the 1995 model ranks #6 of 27 New Yorker years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across steering (16), brakes (10), and fuel system (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
74
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
7
Investigations
5
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 22% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 10 | 14% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 10 | 14% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 7 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 6 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 5 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 2 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 2 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
2 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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON. NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING OUT WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THE WHEELS WOULD WHISTLE, AND WHEN COMING DOWN A HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES,THE FRONT WHEELS SHIMMIED VERY BADLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING AT 45MPH. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND…”
“WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH COULD GO OVER A ROCK, THEN STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT WILL BE HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WA SCAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK”
“I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE (OCTOBER 2016) FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO HAD IT UP UNTIL NOW. WE SMELLED GAS COMING IN THE VENTS WHEN IDLING AND WARMING UP. WE SAW VAPORS COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD AND THE STRONG GAS SMELL WAS CLEARLY INJECTOR LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE ENGINE AND COMING INTO THE CAB.…”
“VEHICLE WHEN IN PARK WOULD MAKE A HARD JERK. FROM PARK TO REVERSE IT WOULD NOT GO. ALSO, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO SECOND GEAR AT ALL. REPLACED AN INNER SEAL THAT WAS LEAKING, AND DEALER WAS CONTACTED. WARRANTY EXPIRED AND VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK”
“VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENLY/ WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AGAIN FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE VEHICLE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS.*AK”
NHTSA data argues against it: 74 complaints put the 1995 model at #6 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 steering (16 complaints), brakes (10 complaints), fuel system (10 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 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.