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1993 Chrysler New Yorker: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker, most recently filed August 1999. Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 1993 Chrysler New Yorker. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V215000 Filed Aug 9, 1999

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ENGINE CRADLE

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
Repair progress not yet reported402,830 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V215000
Listed for 1993 Chrysler New Yorker. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V184000 Filed Aug 6, 1998

CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Repair progress not yet reported722,600 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V184000
Listed for 1993 Chrysler New Yorker. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V099000 Filed Jun 13, 1996

CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
Repair progress not yet reported321,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V099000

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Owner complaints (73)

73 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

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

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 73.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1993 compares with other New Yorker years

Best and worst New Yorker years →
1989199019911992199319941995199619971998
This year (1993)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 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
18
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,350
CO₂ tailpipe
444 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 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

1993 Chrysler New Yorker configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$3,350444

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

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1993 Chrysler New Yorker FAQ

How many recalls does the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 99V215000 (suspension), 98V184000 (fuel system), 96V099000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1993 Chrysler New Yorker problems?

Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (23), Fuel system (13), Power train (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker get?

EPA rates the 3.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 18 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg.

How does the 1993 New Yorker compare with other years?

Among the 1989–1998 Chrysler New Yorker model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1994 the most (215). The 1993 drew 73. 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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