CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Chrysler New Yorker has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 reports).
1985 Chrysler New Yorker recalls
Most common 1985 Chrysler New Yorker problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
STARTED VEHICLE, PUT INTO DRIVE NOTICED BRAKES A LITTLE SPONGY DROVE APPROX. A QUARTER OF MILE APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO FLOOR NO BRAKING ACTION HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. TOWED VEHICLE HOME, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND FLUID TO BE BLACK. *TR
VEHICLE WAS DRIVE FROM HOME TO A CONVENIENCE ABOUT A HALF MILE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF WENT INTO THE STORE, CAME OUT APPROX.5 MINUTES, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED HOOD SAW THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE. PUT OUT FIRE BY HAND. REPLACED ALTERNATOR. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, PEDAL FELT SPONGY. VEHICLE HIT THE GATE IN PARKING GARAGE, THEN A CONCRETE RAMP. CONSUMER WAS THEN ABLE TO SHIFT TO PARK AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME, NO INJURIES. ON 11 APR 2002 WHILE BACKING UP ENINE REVVED AGAIN, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF ENGINE.*AK
FEMALE CONNECTOR PINS LOOSENS, CAUSING FUEL PUMP POWER LOSS-STALLING
CONSUMER HAD PARKED THE CAR WHEN ACROSS THE STREET LOOKED BACK CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
1985 Chrysler New Yorker questions
Does the 1985 Chrysler New Yorker have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Chrysler New Yorker: Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Chrysler New Yorker?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Steering (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Chrysler New Yorker has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.