1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 12% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“When the vehicle is at any speed the vehicle cuts off, and starts back up. This sometimes happens twice while driving. When the vehicle is in reverse, the gear will switch all by itself. Took to dealer, and they said that the vehicle needs the transmission and electronic control module fixed. There is an investigation on the transmission downshifting. Pe89-036.”
NHTSA complaint #822936, filed 1998-04“The consumer experienced a problem with alternator. While driving noticed that smoke was coming from hood. Panel lights failed to illuminate to alert them of the problem. When they pulled the vehicle over, they noticed that it was on fire. The vehicle burned until in it was put out by the fire department. They diagnosed that it was due to the wiring associated with the alternator. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830523, filed 1998-11“While driving 30 MPH a fire started in the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003732, filed 2002-02“Electrical problem in the wiring. Tt light would turn on and off at any time blinking or not work at all , this happen in the dash board also tail lights would not work, possible shotrs in the wiring harness in front and back it took three times to figure out the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #974626, filed 1995-11Related 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 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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