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1996 Chrysler New Yorker Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Chrysler New Yorker has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 722,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 98V184000 1998-08-06 722,600 affected
Defect

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…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
1
Total complaints17

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-12-12

“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”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2008-10-18

“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”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2008-10-18

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2006-08-14

“Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.*ak”

STEERING:RACK AND PINION · reported 2004-10-26

“Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.*ak”

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · reported 2004-10-26

“Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.*ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2004-10-26

“Apparently head gasket failure is a common problem with neons of this vintage. Of course, you don't find out until it happens to you.*ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-10-01

Defect investigations

Investigation DP04007 Opened 2004-10-13 · closed 2004-10-27

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID…

Investigation DP04007 Opened 2004-10-13 · closed 2004-10-27

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID…

Investigation DP04007 Opened 2004-10-13 · closed 2004-10-27

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID…

Investigation EA99031 Opened 1999-10-29 · closed 2001-09-13

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE99044 Opened 1999-06-28 · closed 1999-10-29

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINION INTERFACE WITH…

Investigation RQ98018 Opened 1998-10-07 · closed 2002-07-08

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Chrysler New Yorker as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.