1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 10% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chrysler corp. Recall for power seat adjuster in 2012 , took the vehicle in three times and never got this replaced as I was told there were no parts, you would have to get out of the vehicle to move the power seat,on my last visit to the dealership in january 2013 I found that the wheels kept trying to go their own way so I went for a wheel alinement the shop showed me that the steering rack was in fact cracked in half, don't know how that came about but I paid for the replacement but still never heard from them about the adjuster, I still own this vehicle and have replaced many parts but…”
NHTSA complaint #11021201, filed 2017-09, 99,000 miles“With the fuel leak we smelled a lite fuel oder at first when we started the car. The oder got stronger by the end of the month. We recived a recall notice shortly after . We took the car in for repair on 4/7/99 for the recall & bc the tires wobbled & shook the car at 30-45 MPH. They found the left inner tie rod brushinhs were worn & tire rod flopping- they replaced the tire rod 7 left toe specs. …”
NHTSA complaint #724540, filed 2000-06“With only 57,250 miles, and a well-cared for car, I think this failure is very premature & expensive to repair. I had a seven year service extension (70,000 miles) to no avail! No safety defect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #752423, filed 2001-09“Daimler/Chrysler was contacted to inform them of these persistent probelms, not only with New Yorker, but concorde,lhs and intriped. The refuse to address the probelm and even the dealership service office is giving advice to call and complain. I see your web site is filled with the same Chrysler cars with the same Chrysler probelms. Please help us to get the service and attention to this matter and have Chrysler repair there defects as they expect us to pay our payments. Thank you for your time and speedy action in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #713957, filed 1999-10“Consumer was having problems with the vehicle and smelled a gasoline odor when the weather was cold. While trying to start the vehicle one morning, it would not start, and caught fire in the driveway. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Vehicle was unrepairable. Various other problems consisted of tie rod/air conditioner and water pump.”
NHTSA complaint #822699, filed 1998-04Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 25% |
| 1995 | 14 | 24% |
| 1994 | 22 | 10% |
| 1993 | 9 | 12% |
| 1992 | 9 | 19% |
| 1991 | 12 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chrysler NEW Yorker
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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