1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 8% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles.
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.
“Engine and transmission were replaced at 190,000 miles due to fuel injection line busting. Gas leaked onto exhaust. Consumer believed it was a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10059622, filed 2004-02, 190,000 miles“The vehicles transmission keeps buckling at highway speed. The driver feels this is very dangerous. The vehicle jerks really hard. The dealer stated that the transmission needs to be replaced. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10065576, filed 2004-04“When driving fumes are getting into the vehicle. Vehicle has been repaired three to four times for the fuel injection failure, and they can't determine the problem. Also, the tranmission/water pump have been replaced, and the problem is back.”
NHTSA complaint #830971, filed 1998-11Transmission 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 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker
26 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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