1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 33%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 33% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Driving at approx 55 MPH went to slow down and stopped/vehicle stalled. Went to restart, it stalled again. Heat gauge was normal. Noticed smoke and flames coming from under hood, whole center of front hood was completly burnt.”
NHTSA complaint #819063, filed 1997-12Related 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 1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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