I' have had 4 transmission in this vehicle. In each case the trasmission has had a torque converteer failure leaving the vehicle whti two gears, first and reverse. The last failure happened in the interstate at highway speeds. The transmission failed and the vehicle would not go over 30 MPH. I have heard that this type of incident has happened to thousands of chrysler owners with 1993-1999 vehicles equiped with this transmission.
1994 Chrysler New Yorker: complete transmission failure
5 of the 215 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 19951
- 19945
- 19932
- 19923
- 19911
- 19903
What owners say
Transmission failed at 44700 miles and failed again at less than 55,000 miles.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed, causing left front wheel to lock up, causing vehicle to veer left/accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated...
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker?
5 of 215 owner complaints about the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Chrysler New Yorker
Headlights 17Stalling 14Fuel leak 13ABS 11Ball joint 11Power steering loss 6Brake failure 5
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