1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“When turning the vehicle the wheel vibrates, causing the center mounting bolt to come loose. Owner has replaced the rack and pinion twice prior to this. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #822598, 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 1996 Chrysler NEW Yorker
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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