The 1987 Chrysler New Yorker has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 580,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
2fires1deaths
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2
Total complaints49
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in…”
“The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in…”
“The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in…”
“The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in…”
“The engine block was replaced in 1994, the transmission has been replaced twice. The most recent being in fall of 1996. Though this was replaced the vehicle sat for 6-7 months because the turbo-charger had to be replaced. Turbo-charger was replaced in jan. Of 1998. Also, alternator replaced in…”
“Seat belt does not remain buckled when pulled suddenly. Nlm”
“Fuel is coming through hoses of fuel injuection system. Vehicle leaking motor oil. Also, intake manifold is burning gas, causing vehicle to lose power. The oil pressure would be very low. Not at dealer's. *ak”
“Fuel is coming through hoses of fuel injuection system. Vehicle leaking motor oil. Also, intake manifold is burning gas, causing vehicle to lose power. The oil pressure would be very low. Not at dealer's. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA91010 Opened 1990-12-10 · closed 1991-12-31
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Chrysler New Yorker as of
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