1988 Chrysler New Yorker Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
EQUIPMENT
1
Total complaints49

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1988 chrysler new yorker. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the abs system would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-03-26

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · reported 2001-06-27

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2001-06-27

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2001-06-27

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2001-06-27

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2001-06-27

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2001-06-27

“When traveling, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs and parking brake lights come on dashboard. *ak power steering noisy, faulty power steering pump, noise still continues, dealer tightened steering rack. Flat goodyear tire, steel belt was showing, goodyear stated front tires were…”

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL · reported 2001-06-27

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 1988 Chrysler New Yorker as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.