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1996 Chrysler New Yorker Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 1996 Chrysler New Yorker has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chrysler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1996 Chrysler New Yorker owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker, describing incidents dated March 31, 1998 to December 12, 2013.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 3 complaints
  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Seat Belts 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10573154 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED CONTINUOUSLY INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A FUEL LEAK WAS NOT VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO BOTH STATED…

  • ODI #10258816 · Filed

    I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE MULTIPLE TIMES OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AND ALSO THE UNIBODY HAS RUSTED OUT AND I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I WAS WONDRING IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

  • ODI #10165922 · Filed

    HAD TO HAVE BREAK LINES REPLACED-THEY REMOVED CROSS MEMBER TO ACCESS LINE AND REMOVED AND MANUFACTURE TUBE AND REPLACE. $442.91 FOR 5 HOURS OF LABOR AND PARTS---MY CAR WAS THE 7TH CAR IN ONE WEEK TO NEED THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR FROM A CHRYSLER CAR. GARAGE TELLS ME THIS IS DUE TO CALCIUM ON ROADS OR…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker in 4 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE

NHTSA #98V184000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System · NHTSA notice

Reported August 6, 1998 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 722,600 vehicles

Owners notified January 11, 1999 · Vehicles built June 1, 1992 – July 31, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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).

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