1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 92 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 10% of the 92 complaints for this model year.
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 driving at any speed and applying the brakes, ABS system was working intermittently. Also, transmission went out, and vehicle was stalling and cutting off. Engin e check light was on and won't go off. Vehicle has been into the repair shop twice, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #848520, filed 1999-09“Bad torque coverter & two other problems in the transmission according to test. Dealer refuses to repair. Dealer said he will only rpair if we pay half, only on tork converter. Transmission is at speed of 45 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #754951, filed 2001-11“When starting the vehicle and pulling off, the fuel is being sprayed onto the engine while the consumer is driving due to the cold weather. Seal is leaking due to cold weather.”
NHTSA complaint #833353, filed 1999-01Transmission 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 1990 Chrysler NEW Yorker
46 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsElectrical system
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