1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 79%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 79% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS works when it want to work. I am afraid to drive this car, due to the fact that the ABS may go out any time. I had my two children and one of their friends with me when the ABS would not work at all. I strongly feel that this is a defect in the ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #739298, filed 2001-01“The contact owns a 1988 Chrysler New Yorker. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the ABS system would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10509651, filed 2013-04, 40,000 miles“Vehicle was making a clunking noise. Dealer said that it was engine mount bolts. Consumer got a 2nd opinion & found out that the ABS system was going out & noise was coming from when applying brakes to stop. Dealer was not trying to fix vehicle because he already fixed 2 things on vehicle & it was over 30 days.”
NHTSA complaint #868052, filed 2000-08“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. Power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were wearing due to front end out of alignment, hole drilled in left front strut. Abs light illuminated, brakes are spongy, ABS hydraulic accumulater was replaced. After releasing emergency brake, brake light would remain illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #891742, filed 2001-06“While leaving a traffic light heard a loud noise coming from the right rear end of vehicle. Mechanic discovered nosie was due to the separation of the disc brake and the wheel hub. The vehicle has been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #812271, filed 1997-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 25% |
| 1995 | 9 | 15% |
| 1994 | 27 | 13% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 12 | 26% |
| 1991 | 24 | 29% |
| 1990 | 46 | 50% |
| 1989 | 33 | 42% |
| 1988 | 23 | 79% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1986 | 3 | 25% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chrysler NEW Yorker
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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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