Summary
The Chrysler New Yorker has 19 recalls spanning the 1972 to 1997 production run, with the most serious recent issue being a fuel injection rail on 1997 models with the 3.5L engine that can crack or lose its O-ring seals, leaking fuel near ignition sources and creating a fire risk.
On 1995 models, the lower control arm brackets can crack from metal fatigue and separate from the engine cradle, pulling the half-shaft out of the transaxle and cutting drive power without warning. The 1994 model year has a steering tie rod that rubs through the automatic transmission wiring harness, causing engine stalls while driving and disabling the interlock that normally prevents starting with the transmission out of park. That same year also lacks tether anchor points at outboard seating positions for child restraints.
The 1993 model year has two issues: the lower control arm brackets can crack and separate in the same way as on 1995 models, and the anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit can suffer internal seal wear, eventually disabling the anti-lock function and reducing the power assist available during braking. On 1992 models, a steering column shaft coupling bolt can fracture, removing the connection between the steering wheel and the column and leaving the driver without steering control. The 1991 model year has several concerns: the anti-lock brake high-pressure hose can leak or detach at its fitting, eventually causing loss of both anti-lock braking and hydraulic brake assist; water intrusion above the heater blower resistor can corrode the terminals, overheat the wiring, and start a fire in the cowl area; and the front outboard seatbelt buckle can be difficult to latch or can partially engage, allowing it to release in a sudden stop or crash.
Going further back, 1985 vehicles with the 2.2-liter turbocharged engine have a loose fuel hose clamp at the pressure regulator that can allow fuel to leak and ignite in the engine compartment. The 1983 model year has brake tube routing problems where lines run close enough to rear suspension components or the exhaust hanger to eventually chafe through and lose fluid, partially reducing braking, and a fuel filler door solenoid that can arc at its mounting screws. On 1979 models sold in Ontario, an incorrect front wheel bearing cup can cause the bearing to run dry, fail, and damage the spindle in ways that can affect vehicle control. The 1975 model year has a lower front control arm that can fracture near the ball joint and allow the ball joint to separate entirely. The 1972 model year, on air-conditioned vehicles, has a bulkhead wiring connector that can lose its terminal connection and cut all electrical power to the engine, lights, and accessories without warning.
