1988 Chrysler New Yorker recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Suspension
What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
What could happen: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POS…
The fix: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1988 NEW YORKER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 08E033000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1988 Chrysler New Yorker owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (27), Hydraulic (25), Engine (5), Transmission / drivetrain (3), Electrical system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/26/2013 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROX…
06/29/2001 · Steering
WHEN TRAVELING, APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON DASHBOARD. *AK POWER STEERING NOISY, FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP, NOISE STILL CONTINUES, DEALER TIGHTENED STEERING RACK. FLAT GOODYEAR TIRE, STEEL BELT WAS SHOWING, GOODYEAR STATED FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING DUE TO FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, HOLE DRILLED IN LEF…
01/13/2001 · Brakes
THE ABS WORKS WHEN IT WANT TO WORK. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ABS MAY GO OUT ANY TIME. I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN AND ONE OF THEIR FRIENDS WITH ME WHEN THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL. I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE ABS. *AK
08/22/2000 · Engine
VEHICLE KEPT STALLING, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS SMOKING REAL BADLY. *AK
08/17/2000 · Brakes
VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS. CONSUMER GOT A 2ND OPINION & FOUND OUT THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS GOING OUT & NOISE WAS COMING FROM WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP. DEALER WAS NOT TRYING TO FIX VEHICLE BECAUSE HE ALREADY FIXED 2 THINGS ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OVER 30 DAYS. *AK
11/04/1998 · Brakes
WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, ABS LIGHT CAME ON & STAYED. HAD APPLIED BRAKES (HARD) WHICH FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP & NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR BRAKES. *AK
06/10/1997 · Brakes
WHILE LEAVING A TRAFFIC LIGHT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR END OF VEHICLE. MECHANIC DISCOVERED NOSIE WAS DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE AND THE WHEEL HUB. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
03/05/1997 · Brakes
ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY AND POWER RELAYS FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.