1994 Chrysler New Yorker: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Steering · LA

Driver turned steering wheel to make a u-turn and vehicle kept going straight due to a bolt coming off tie rod. Dealer has to put sealant on nut to keep it from coming off.

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Suspension · OR

Lower control arm brackets fixed in recall but it made the seat motor break.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Body, Tires · MD

The right side frame member, where the lower control arm attaches broke away causing the tire and strut assembly to go into the fender, and pulled the cv joint apart at the transmission rendering the car undrivable, and unmovable. I was backing out of a parking space with the wheel turned to the left in the rain when I heard a loud bang and the car came to a stop, while banging continued. Then I turned the car off, and took a look, and saw that the right front tire into the fender and the bottom sticking way out. It could not be towed on a standard wheel kift tow truck.

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Fuel system, Steering · CA

With the fuel leak we smelled a lite fuel oder at first when we started the car. The oder got stronger by the end of the month. We recived a recall notice shortly after . We took the car in for repair on 4/7/99 for the recall & bc the tires wobbled & shook the car at 30-45 MPH. They found the left inner tie rod brushinhs were worn & tire rod flopping- they replaced the tire rod 7 left toe specs. They also found the transmission oil leaking from the cooler hose.--on 11/22/99 I was reversing at 1 or 2 MPH from a parking space & then as I tried to put the car in forward there was a violent jerking ,& shaking but the car would not move anywhere at all. I got out to look & there was wheel berrings & thick grease all over the parking lot. My car was towed the next day to an auto mech shop & repars were done. Shortly after that we recived a recall notice for the problem that we had repaired. We are still trying to get reimbursed from chrysler corp. For that incident. And as of today 6/25/00 we are having problems again with the front wheel wobbling & shaking the car when driven at 30-45 MPH for about 3 or 4 weeks now. We are currently saving money to have that repaired again. We have had other problems with the car but did not include them on the investigation report bc they were not life threating---such as trunk opening on own while driving-it was fixed but trunk open light on dash panel comes on & off when trunk is closed. --the A/C leaked water on passenger floor & has a bad oder when put on. Almost like urine.

Filed May 30, 2000 · Steering · OH

Front tie rods broke, causing wheels to almost to fall off, which may have caused loss of vehicle control and crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 23, 2000 · Suspension · OH

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 92v015000 concerning front control arm: upper ball joints. Dealer refused to correct the recall problem. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 7, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Steering was drifting and felt loose due to failed inner/outer tie rods and stabilizer links.

Filed Dec 28, 1999 · Lights, Steering · WA

Transmission- needs to be rebuilt or replaced with new torque converter estimated cost of this by dealer/service person is $1713.91 with vehicle being only 5 yrs old and 83,000 miles. Headlights- are impossible to use driving at night because you are unable to see, more or less able to tell if they are on. High beams are at the level of low beams. Steering linkage- has a thunking when accelerates from a stop sign at times and also at times when slowing down your speed under 30mph. Hood supports- had to be replaced at time of purchase and after 2 years needs to be replaced again. Steering- makes a whining sound at times when turning a corner. Back door/driver's side- sticks at times especially after driving at 55mph, hard to open. Oxygen sensor replacement 152.91throttle body injectors 139.98 for one & 84.99 for other. Trans. Cooler lines 133.88 tie rod ends w/alignment 197.00 water pump 409.74 timing belt tensioner 144.44 all these estimates come from a chrysler dealer/service person.

Filed Aug 24, 1999 · Steering · MI

Tie rod failure on drivers side

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · MI

The right steering tie rod can rubbed though the automatic transmission wiring harness, causing a short circuit. Vehicle not included in recall 94v024000. When car is left in park and later turned back on, it starts in reverse. The cause of this problem was not found, but the steering column ignition assembly was replaced. *ak

Filed Apr 22, 1998 · Engine, Fuel system · KY · fire

Consumer was having problems with the vehicle and smelled a gasoline odor when the weather was cold. While trying to start the vehicle one morning, it would not start, and caught fire in the driveway. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Vehicle was unrepairable. Various other problems consisted of tie rod/air conditioner and water pump.