1989 Chrysler New Yorker power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1989 Chrysler New Yorker — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Oct 12, 1999
“While driving at 45 mph without prior warning, vehicle stalled, and there was some type of noise. Vehicle has been into the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the cause. *ak”
filed Sep 29, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other New Yorker years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 New Yorker | 7 | 12% |
| 1994 New Yorker | 37 | 17% |
| 1993 New Yorker | 12 | 16% |
| 1992 New Yorker | 8 | 17% |
| 1991 New Yorker | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 New Yorker | 9 | 10% |
| 1988 New Yorker | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 New Yorker | 2 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Chrysler New Yorker
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.