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Chrysler NEW YorkerModel year report

1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,018miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by steering (3) and engine cooling (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,018 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Had to have break lines replaced-they removed cross member to access line and removed and manufacture tube and replace. $442.91 for 5 hours of labor and parts---my car was the 7th car in one week to need this expensive repair from a Chrysler car. Garage tells me this is due to calcium on roads or cheap steal from Chrysler. I feel due to poor quality of the Chrysler product-- help me out.”

NHTSA complaint #10165922, filed 2006-08, 75,018 miles

Steering: “Consumer stated that while driving there was too much play in steering, and steering was too loose. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was told that the rack and pinion/ inner tie rod, and bushings were too loose. Consumer will take the vehicle to a dealer later.”

NHTSA complaint #10097793, filed 2004-10

Engine cooling: “While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also has a no start condition at times. Been to dealer several times, and deale rcannot determine the cause. Please provide further information and VIN#.”

NHTSA complaint #844254, filed 1999-08

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,018 and 75,018 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–75100%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,018 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199819994200020022004200620092014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
NEW Yorker · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
New Yorker/LHS FWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162418$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler NEW Yorker

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19961275,0181—18—Not enough data
19955998,6432—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1994215120,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19937393,0003—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19924768,6502—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19918494,5004—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19909283,2303—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19897861,0000—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19882940,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198721—1—21—Stable
198612—4—21—Not enough data
1985758,5502—19—Not enough data
19835—2———Not enough data

All Chrysler NEW Yorker model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker get?

The EPA rates the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker (New Yorker/LHS, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,018 miles and the middle half falls between 75,018 and 75,018 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.