Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1994 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.
Check on NHTSA ↗DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ENGINE CRADLE
- 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.
CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary
- THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
- Consequence
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
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Owner complaints (215)
215 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 215 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 37 | 17.2% |
| Power train | 37 | 17.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 25 | 11.6% |
| Steering | 22 | 10.2% |
| Structure | 19 | 8.8% |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 8.4% |
| Seats | 15 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 6% |
| Visibility | 13 | 6% |
How 1994 compares with other New Yorker years
Best and worst New Yorker years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 92 | 3 |
| 1991 | 84 | 4 |
| 1992 | 47 | 2 |
| 1993 | 73 | 3 |
| 1994 | 215 | 3 |
| 1995 | 59 | 2 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
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.
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1994 Chrysler New Yorker FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 99V215000 (suspension), 98V184000 (fuel system), 94V024000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 Chrysler New Yorker problems?
Owners filed 215 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (37), Power train (37), Engine and engine cooling (28) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 New Yorker compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Chrysler New Yorker model years at least five years old, the 1999 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1994 the most (215). The 1994 drew 215. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.