1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 18%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 18% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Started car this morning and noticed a strong odor of gas. Opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking out of fuel rail at connection between the u-bend cross-over pipe and the front fuel rail. Part has not been replaced/repaired yet. However, noticed on internet chat rooms that this seems to be a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10104157, filed 2004-12, 71,000 miles“The contact owns a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, he smelled gasoline. Upon further inspection, it was found that gasoline was leaking onto the engine. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10523995, filed 2013-07, 200,000 miles“Engine compartment was soaked with gasoline sprayed from fuel rail. Fuel rail leaks on 3.3 engine part of 1995-present recall campaign. Chrysler would not comment if 1990 3.3l is affected by same design issue or if replacement part had same defect. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768588, filed 2002-10“Reporting incident with vehicle experiencing fuel leakage on top of engine, which could lead to an engine fire; dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a mfr. Recall. Asking NHTSA help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #851056, filed 1999-10“When vehicle was taken to a mechanic for other work, mechanic noticed the fuel was leaking from the fuel rail at points. Fuel rail will be replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #854003, filed 1999-12Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 17% |
| 1995 | 10 | 17% |
| 1994 | 37 | 17% |
| 1993 | 13 | 18% |
| 1992 | 6 | 13% |
| 1991 | 26 | 31% |
| 1990 | 17 | 18% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 9 | 43% |
| 1986 | 4 | 33% |
| 1985 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker
46 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology