1993 Chrysler NEW Yorker Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe brake problems, particularly with the antilock system: a hard or low pedal, longer stopping distances, and warning lights that come and go. Fuel leaks around the injection rail are the second common theme, and many owners say dealers told them their vehicle was not covered by the recall. Most reports involve high-mileage cars, though several of the brake and fuel complaints were filed at 60,000-100,000 miles.

1. 1
   Brakes

   ABS brake trouble: hard or low pedal, warning light

   • 18 complaints (25%)
   • median 93,000 mi at 19.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
   • filed 1995–2016

   Complaints describe the brake pedal feeling very hard or sinking toward the floor, needing extra force, and ABS warning lights that stay on or return after repairs. Some report the ABS activating on dry pavement or longer stopping distances. According to the complaints, dealers often could not duplicate the problem, and several owners say their vehicle was not covered by the ABS recall or the repair was refused. Reported across a wide mileage range, with several complaints filed between roughly 60,000 and 100,000 miles and one past 200,000.

   Recall 96V099000

   What to check: Ask whether recall 96V099000 was performed and whether the ABS light stays off on a test drive; check for brake fluid loss around the hydraulic unit and confirm pedal feel.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The ABS pump went out on the vehicle on august 30, 2013. It has been at the dealer since september 4, 2013. I have information stating that the pump is covered under a lifetime warranty and Chrysler corporation has given me the run around on it saying that it does not mean lifetime since it failed again after the original recall repair. I am sorry but I thought lifetime meant lifetime according to the documents that I have and read. They refuse to provide me with an alternate car to drive so I can get to work stating that is not covered either. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10545533, filed 2013-09, 220,000 miles

   “I have a 1993 Chrysler New Yorker, which has a recall on the ABS system, I had the system replaced by hahn motor company, yakima, wa. Last week, july 21, 2003, the ABS and brake lights started coming on again - I called and made an appointment with hahn motor company to have the vehicle fixed. The lights have been on the entire week and this morning when I took the vehicle in - they have had my vehicle all day and are now telling me the system has now decided to work correctly and they cannot find any problem.”

   NHTSA complaint #10030282, filed 2003-07
2. 2
   Fuel system

   Fuel smell and leaks from injection rail or O-rings

   • 13 complaints (18%)
   • median 96,500 mi at 11.0 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
   • filed 1995–2006

   Owners describe a gasoline smell inside or outside the car and fuel pooling on top of the engine, traced to the injection rail, its seals, or the injectors. Some say the rail or lines were replaced. According to the complaints, dealers frequently said the vehicle's VIN was not included in the fuel-leak recall and declined to repair it under that campaign. Typically at 50,000-140,000 miles; several owners noticed the smell while parked or driving and found fuel on the engine.

   Recall 98V184000

   What to check: Look for fuel staining or a gas smell on top of the engine and ask whether recall 98V184000 applies to the VIN; if not, have the rail and injector seals inspected.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I own a mint condition 1993 Chrysler New Yorker with 68,000 miles on it. Last week the engine started leaking a large amount of gasoline from fuel rail onto the top of block and engine compartment. I saw where a recall campaign was issued to correct this safety condition so I contacted the local Chrysler dealer to look at the vehicle. He advised me that my vehicle was not part of the recall and will not be repaired under same. How can that be?? It clearly states 1993 Chrysler New Yorker . …”

   NHTSA complaint #10171960, filed 2006-10, 68,715 miles

   “(see your number 98v184ooo) in may of 2000 I detected a leak frome my engine. At that time my mechanic found a leak from the injector o rings and one injector. He replaced the o rings and the injector. Now this week I detected another fuel leak from my engine. This time, on 01/12/2001, my mechanic found another leaking injector, and replaced this and all the other original injectors. Since this is the same defect as 98v18400 for the Chrysler 3.5l eigine , I believe my car should be included in the recall. …”

   NHTSA complaint #739260, filed 2001-01
3. 3
   Steering

   Serpentine belt comes off; accessory drive noise

   • 9 complaints (12%)
   • typically at 2.9 yrs old
   • filed 1995–2004

   Owners report the serpentine belt shredding or coming off the pulleys, sometimes after hitting a snowdrift or because the pulleys are misaligned. Losing the belt took out power steering and other accessories according to the complaints. Some describe a grinding noise when turning, with a belt tensioner fracture mentioned. Older, low-mileage cars in the 1990s reports; mileage not stated in most of these complaints.

   What to check: Inspect the serpentine belt and pulley alignment for fraying or off-center wear, and ask whether the belt tensioner has been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The pulley's that the serpentine belt is on, do not line-up, it results in the belt shredding, and I was told that the belt might be thrown off all together. I have had it fixed once but it's starting to happen again.”

   NHTSA complaint #10069161, filed 2004-01

   “Experience belt tensioner fracture. Tt there was a loud noise caused by the serpentine belt rubbing on the brake line, fortunately consumer was traveling at a slow speed and the fracture was not severre enough to lose power steering.”

   NHTSA complaint #974313, filed 1995-11

Buying note. A pre-purchase inspection focused on the ABS system and the fuel injection rail, plus confirmation of whether recalls 96V099000 and 98V184000 apply to the VIN, is the most practical step. Transmission and belt-drive condition are also worth checking on a car this age.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 46 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.