1987 Chrysler New Yorker Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

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.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88V105000 1988-07-01 580,000 affected
Defect

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…”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · reported 1999-01-04

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1999-01-04

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · reported 1999-01-04

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 1999-01-04

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1999-01-04

“Seat belt does not remain buckled when pulled suddenly. Nlm”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-01-01

“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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL · reported 1998-08-14

“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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM · reported 1998-08-14

Defect investigations

Investigation EA91010 Opened 1990-12-10 · closed 1991-12-31

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

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 July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.