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1996 Chrysler New Yorker problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

4

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other New Yorker years?

New Yorker NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 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, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1996 Chrysler New Yorker problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering424%
Brakes318%
Engine212%
Fuel System212%
Seat Belts16%
Body & Structure16%
Suspension16%
Transmission16%
Visibility & Wipers16%
Other16%

Does the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V184000Fuel SystemAugust 6, 1998 · 722,600 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, AND STEERING WAS TOO LOOSE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION/ INNER TIE ROD, AND BUSHINGS WERE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER LATER.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 26, 2004

“HAD TO HAVE BREAK LINES REPLACED-THEY REMOVED CROSS MEMBER TO ACCESS LINE AND REMOVED AND MANUFACTURE TUBE AND REPLACE. $442.91 FOR 5 HOURS OF LABOR AND PARTS---MY CAR WAS THE 7TH CAR IN ONE WEEK TO NEED THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR FROM A CHRYSLER CAR. GARAGE TELLS ME THIS IS DUE TO CALCIUM ON ROADS OR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 14, 2006

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO HAS A NO START CONDITION AT TIMES. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND DEALE RCANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 1, 1998

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED CONTINUOUSLY INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A FUEL LEAK WAS NOT VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO BOTH STATED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 12, 2013

1996 Chrysler New Yorker — common questions

Is the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1996 New Yorker problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints).

Does the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 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 1996 Chrysler New Yorker under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations 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.