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Chrysler New Yorker — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Chrysler New Yorker model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
30
Years to Avoid
1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Best Years
1982, 1981, 1979, 1977, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972
2004
2 complaints0 recalls29 TSBs
2003
0 complaints0 recalls30 TSBs
2002
0 complaints0 recalls31 TSBs
2001
0 complaints0 recalls35 TSBs
2000
1 complaints0 recalls44 TSBs
1999
1 complaints0 recalls56 TSBs
1998
2 complaints0 recalls66 TSBs
1997
2 complaints1 recalls2 invest.82 TSBs
1996Avoid
17 complaints1 recalls4 invest.86 TSBs
1995Avoid
74 complaints2 recalls7 invest.84 TSBs
1994Avoid
296 complaints3 recalls7 invest.76 TSBs
1993Avoid
96 complaints3 recalls7 invest.87 TSBs
1992
61 complaints2 recalls2 invest.42 TSBs
1991
124 complaints4 recalls1 invest.42 TSBs
1990
117 complaints3 recalls1 invest.41 TSBs
1989
95 complaints0 recalls1 invest.35 TSBs
1988
49 complaints1 recalls1 invest.11 TSBs
1987
49 complaints2 recalls1 invest.10 TSBs
1986
28 complaints5 recalls1 invest.10 TSBs
1985
7 complaints3 recalls1 invest.10 TSBs
1984
2 complaints1 recalls1 invest.10 TSBs
1983
6 complaints2 recalls2 invest.10 TSBs
1982Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls10 TSBs
1981Best Year
2 complaints2 recalls10 TSBs
1979Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls10 TSBs
1977Best Year
1 complaints0 recalls10 TSBs
1975Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls10 TSBs
1974Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls10 TSBs
1973Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls10 TSBs
1972Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls10 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Chrysler New Yorker Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993 Chrysler New Yorker are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Chrysler New Yorker, consider the 1982, 1981, 1979, 1977, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

30 model years analyzed