1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was drive from home to a convenience about a half mile. Turned vehicle off went into the store, came out approx.5 minutes, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened hood saw the alternator was on fire. Put out fire by hand. Replaced alternator. No damage to vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10494814, filed 2013-01, 59,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Return: 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…
- 10129044Aug 17, 20161NT30XDVAC - 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…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Inspect 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…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016P/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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 9 | 10% |
| 1989 | 9 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 7 | 33% |
| 1986 | 4 | 33% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1985 Chrysler NEW Yorker
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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.
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