1989 Chrysler New Yorker recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 Chrysler New Yorker owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (36), Hydraulic (36), Transmission / drivetrain (23), Electrical system (9), Seat belts (7).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
01/15/2004 · Engine
TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO LOW AND STAYS IN LOW UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF
02/07/2002 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
11/29/2001 · Brakes
INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
05/12/2001 · Brakes
CAR JURKS BAD WHEN STOPPING,NOT SURE IF IF IS BRAKE OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK
04/20/2001 · Brakes
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
01/24/2001 · Brakes
ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CRASH. MANUFACTURER'S UNIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. *AK
04/19/2000 · Seats
DRIVER SEAT BROKE FROM BACK TO BOTTOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. DEALER CLAIMED SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF REPAIRS. *AK *ML
10/12/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain
FRONT POWER TRAIN WILL NOT ACCEPT SNOW CHAINS, SO STATE IN OWNER'S MANUAL. MANUFACTURE CONTACTED. NO REMEDY AVAILABLE AUTHORIZED BY MANUAFACTURER. NOT BEING ABLE TO USE SNOW CHAINS (SNOW TIRES NOT LEGAL) IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN IN SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS