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1987 Chrysler New Yorker: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, most recently filed July 1988. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1987 Chrysler New Yorker. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V105000 Filed Jul 1, 1988

FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS

Fuel system, gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
Repair progress not yet reported580,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (21)

21 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
4involved a fire
2injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 21.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1987 compares with other New Yorker years

Best and worst New Yorker years →
1983198419851986198719881989199019911992
This year (1987)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined

21
mpg combined
19
city
25
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,200
CO₂ tailpipe
423 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year

Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1987 Chrysler New Yorker configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,200423
2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$4,350468

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1987 Chrysler New Yorker FAQ

How many recalls does the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 88V105000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1987 Chrysler New Yorker problems?

Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (9), Electrical system (7), Engine and engine cooling (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic version at 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1987 New Yorker compare with other years?

Among the 1983–1992 Chrysler New Yorker model years at least five years old, the 1984 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1990 the most (92). The 1987 drew 21. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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