1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%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 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 29% 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.
“The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in jan.1999. Car is hesitant to engage in d and r and has trouble shifting between 25-40 MPH. When car stalled at intersection, took to shop and said fuel wasn't getting to engine and thru injectors, so car acted like it was out of gas. Driver's seat support broke while car was parked. …”
NHTSA complaint #702735, filed 1999-01“After coming to a stop the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Cause was not determined by fire marshall. Owner feels it was gas related.”
NHTSA complaint #816130, filed 1997-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 17% |
| 1995 | 5 | 8% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 17% |
| 1991 | 9 | 11% |
| 1990 | 8 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 5 | 17% |
| 1987 | 6 | 29% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chrysler NEW Yorker
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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