1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and steering (1). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lower arm filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension2 40%
- Steering1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V052000Mar 29, 1989Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Chrysler NEW Yorker 1983, Dodge Aries 1981–1983, Plymouth Reliant 1981–1983 +3 more
Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
- 83V060000Jun 6, 1983Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chrysler NEW Yorker 1983, Plymouth Reliant 1983, Dodge Aries 1983 +1 more
Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
Recall details for the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Electrical system. Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing…
- 10130080Aug 22, 2016Exterior lighting, Equipment. 05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See…
- 10130079Aug 22, 2016Equipment. Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers…
- 10129047Aug 18, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045Aug 18, 2016Equipment. CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part…
- 10129044Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. 1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part…
- 10129042Aug 17, 2016Equipment. Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA…
- 10129046Jun 2, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Other model years of the Chrysler NEW Yorker
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 12 | 75,018 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 59 | 98,643 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 215 | 120,000 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 73 | 93,000 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 47 | 68,650 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 84 | 94,500 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 92 | 83,230 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 78 | 61,000 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 29 | 40,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 21 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 12 | — | 4 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 7 | 58,550 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chrysler NEW Yorker model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.