1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 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.
“I am reporting a problem which may relate to acceleration due to computer failure. My 1991 Chrysler New Yorker revved up considerably as I sat in neutral after traveling at 45 to 50 MPH for 7 hours. I was driving from richmond, va to albany, ga and setting the pace for a rental truck on a very windy day. It only happened on the one day. I no longer own the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10319931, filed 2010-03, 77,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a noise, felt a pop under accelerator pedal. Then, vehicle revved loudly. Smoke was coming from under the dash, and consumer saw flames. Vehicle at dealership at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #8007121, filed 2002-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chrysler NEW Yorker
26 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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