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1987 Chrysler New Yorker

Based on reports from 49 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 49 complaints, 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignitionHIGH

3 owners reported electrical system:ignition issues.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignition:moduleMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition3 (6%)

Electrical System:ignition:module3 (6%)

Fuel System3 (6%)

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar3 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly3 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control2 (4%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (4%)

Seat Belts:front:webbing2 (4%)

1987 Chrysler New Yorker: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

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.

88V105000Nov 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chrysler New Yorker is the 1990 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Chrysler New Yorker vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1987.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 49 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Chrysler New Yorker: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker is related to the electrical system:ignition, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?

The 1987 Chrysler New Yorker has 49 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Chrysler New Yorker problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Chrysler New Yorker problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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