Chrysler New Yorker Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler New Yorker model year (1992–1996) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler New Yorker Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 156 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 179
2 recalls · 53 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 65
1 recall · 39 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 48
Best Chrysler New Yorker Years to Buy
0 recalls · 8 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 8
1 recall · 34 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 45
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Chrysler New Yorker — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 1995 | 1 | 34 | 4 | — | 45 | Good |
| 1994 | 3 | 156 | 7 | — | 179 | Avoid |
| 1993 | 2 | 53 | 3 | — | 65 | Caution |
| 1992 | 1 | 39 | 3 | — | 48 | Good |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler New Yorker Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder New Yorker models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year New Yorker should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker if possible. It has 3 recalls, 156 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 179 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year New Yorker to buy?+
The 1996 Chrysler New Yorker is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 8. It has only 0 recalls and 8 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which New Yorker has the fewest problems?+
The 1996, 1995 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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