Total Complaints
28 filings
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER · model year
1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
28 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1986CHRYSLERNEW YORKER carries 28 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1986 NEW YORKER is seats with 3 filings, followed by electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash (3) and vehicle speed control (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 1986 NEW YORKER, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
28
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19991124SEATS
BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BOTTOM TO THE METAL FRAME IS BROKEN, AND THE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. IF OTHER ONE BRAKES, IT WILL CAUSE IT TO FALL BACKWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
19991124ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DIGITAL DASHBOARD LIGHTS DON'T WORK, WHICH MEANS I CAN'T TELL THE SPEED, OR FUEL AMOUNT, OR MILAGE. *AK
19990405VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HEATER MODULE FAILED, DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A MISSING FUSE.
19990401ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MODULE FAILED THREE TIMES, REPLACED TWICE. NO RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED INFORMATION OFF INTERNET.
19971016FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL LINE FAILED, CAUSING FIRE.
19970929FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
RECALL 88V105000; CHRYSLER MANUFACTURER HAS NO RECORD OF THIS RECALL. SO THEY ARE UNABLE TO TELL MS. BARTO IF SHE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
19970627UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD OVER CHARGES, CAUSING INSTRUMENTS TO PERFORM ERRATICALLY.
19970627SEATS
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT ABROKE TWICE AND WELDED.
19960628POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TRANSAXLE SHIFT LINKAGE STUCK. *SD
19960628VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACED. *SD
19960628SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE CABLE MISADJUSTED. *SD
19960628ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE CONTROLLER REPLACED. *SD
19960628FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *SD
19951128SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE SHOULDER SEAT BELT IT DOES NOT LOCK UP. TT *JB
19950711ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NOT TELLING CONSUMER WHEN FUEL IS LOW OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS WRONG THE BRAKE DISC DRUM WAS REPLACE THE SHOE WAS WORN OUT . TT
19950711SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NOT TELLING CONSUMER WHEN FUEL IS LOW OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS WRONG THE BRAKE DISC DRUM WAS REPLACE THE SHOE WAS WORN OUT . TT
19950711SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NOT TELLING CONSUMER WHEN FUEL IS LOW OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS WRONG THE BRAKE DISC DRUM WAS REPLACE THE SHOE WAS WORN OUT . TT
19950619FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
RECALL 430 PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE OVER 1 YEARS TIME AT FAIRFAX CHRYSLER DEALER.RECALL WAS FOR FUEL PROBLEM. TT
19950614POWER TRAIN
SPEEDOMETER FAILED, CANNOT READ MILEAGE. *AK
19950614ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING.*AK
Compare 1986CHRYSLERNEW YORKER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 7 Open
RQ25005Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
PE25009Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ25002Recall QueryClosed
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER have?▼
The 1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER has 28 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER is SEATS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 1986 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.