1983 Chrysler new yorker
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Chrysler new yorker is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1983 Chrysler new yorker at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1983 Chrysler new yorker recalls 2
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
Fix: INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.
Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1983 Chrysler new yorker common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1983 Chrysler new yorker. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 3
TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #EA91010 · Power Train · opened Dec 1990 · closed Dec 1991FRAME CORROSION Closed
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NHTSA #PE89093 · Suspension · opened Mar 1989 · closed Mar 1989REAR TRAILING ARM Closed
STATUS: CLOSED 3/24/87===
NHTSA #EA84030 · opened Sep 1984 · closed Mar 1987An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect pa…
Bulletin 23027 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stoc…
Bulletin 23137 · Equipment · Aug 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect par…
Bulletin 23104 · Equipment, Exterior Lighting · Aug 2016CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order.…
Bulletin 20244 · Equipment · Aug 2016Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Bulletin Volume 2, Issue · Equipment · Aug 20161NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Repla…
Bulletin 22958 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part…
Bulletin 22892 · Equipment · Aug 2016Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for iden…
Bulletin 22867 · Electrical System · Aug 2016P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by or…
Bulletin 20616 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Bulletin Volume 2, Issue · Equipment · Jun 2016Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NEW YORKER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1983 Chrysler new yorker. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Suspension
On certain vehicles, the crossmember can become abnormally corroded at the lower control arm attachment. This could result in lower control arm separation and loss of vehicle control. Correction: crossmembers will be inspected and replaced if corrosion is excessive. Remainder will have crossmember retaining brackets installed.
Transport Canada #1988172 · Dec 1988Brakes
On certain vehicles, hydraulic brake tube routing to both rear wheels may allow interference between the tubes and the rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets. Abrasion resulting from such interference may result in tube fatigue and partial loss of braking capability.
Transport Canada #1983053 · Jun 1983Brakes
On certain vehicles, hydraulic brake tube may interfere with exhaust system hangar bolt and eventually result in brake fluid leakage. This could create a partial loss of braking capability. Should this occur the brake warning light on the instrument panel will warn driver.
Transport Canada #1982099 · Dec 1982Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the electrical fuel filler door release is activated through a solenoid mounted to the back side of the fuel filler tube housing. A combination of loose solenoid attachment screws and an internal short circuit of the solenoid to its housing may allow arcing to occur at the solenoid attaching screws. Such arcing could ignite fuel vapours that may be present…
Transport Canada #1982078 · Sep 1982Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chrysler new yorker
The Chrysler New Yorker is an automobile model produced by Chrysler from 1940 until 1996. For several decades, it served as either the brand's flagship model or as a junior sedan to the Chrysler Imperial, the latter during the years in which the Imperial name was used within the Chrysler lineup rather than a standalone brand.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.