1994 Chrysler New Yorker recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. 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.
What could happen: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: 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 CRACK…
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 1994 NEW YORKER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 98V184000.
- 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: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Summary: 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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JANUARY 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
2. Suspension
What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
What could happen: IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
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 1994 NEW YORKER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 99V215000.
- 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:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: 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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
3. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
What could happen: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
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 1994 NEW YORKER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V024000.
- 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
Consequence: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WIRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYLER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 1994 Chrysler New Yorker owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (39), Gasoline (37), Transmission / drivetrain (37), Brakes (34), Engine (32).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/02/2017 · Steering
CHRYSLER CORP. RECALL FOR POWER SEAT ADJUSTER IN 2012 , TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THREE TIMES AND NEVER GOT THIS REPLACED AS I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS, YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE THE POWER SEAT,ON MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2013 I FOUND THAT THE WHEELS KEPT TRYING TO GO THEIR OWN WAY SO I WENT FOR A WHEEL ALINEMENT THE S…
10/26/2010 · Fuel system · fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED. A/C WONT POWER, POWER WINDOW WONT WORK, ETC. ALL RELAYS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL NOT WORKING. GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE OF CAR COMING FROM INJECTION SYSTEM AREA. VERY HARMFUL FUMES. *TR
10/26/2009 · Seats
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE BACK SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION WITH EXTREME CAUTION. THE MANUFACTURER AND AUTHORIZED DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAG…
12/10/2008 · Fuel system
MY CAR 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL WORK O RING LEAKAGE ON FUEL INJECTORS WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP. THEY HAD TO JUMP THE BATTERY, ONE DAY LATER THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR SINCE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM I BELIEVE IT HAPPENED SINCE I DROVE THIS CAR DAILY BEFORE THEY JUMPED THE…
05/05/2008 · Electrical system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND IN PARK EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERLOCK AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER TO CALL NHTSA CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER ID NUMBER 94V024000 (ELECTRICAL SY…
05/07/2007 · Airbags · crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THERE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND, AS A RESULT, THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000. CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN DROP DOWN…
07/09/2006 · Transmission / drivetrain
CAR WILL NOT GO FORWARD UNTIL ENGINE TEMP. HAND GETS UP TO THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMP. THE VEHICLE BACKS UP JUST FINE BUT ONCE IT START FORWARD RUN AND CHANGE GEAR OK. *NM
04/18/2005 · Airbags · crash
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH CONSUMER HIT A CEMENT BULK. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT AT ALL DEPLOY. CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK