1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 27%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 27% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
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“Front power train will not accept snow chains, so state in owner's manual. Manufacture contacted. No remedy available authorized by manuafacturer. Not being able to use snow chains (snow tires not legal) in mountainous terrain in snow and ice conditions”
NHTSA complaint #713203, filed 1999-10“While driving at 45 MPH without prior warning, vehicle stalled, and there was some type of noise. Vehicle has been into the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #849152, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 8% |
| 1995 | 7 | 12% |
| 1994 | 37 | 17% |
| 1993 | 12 | 16% |
| 1992 | 8 | 17% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 9 | 10% |
| 1989 | 21 | 27% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1983 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chrysler NEW Yorker
33 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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