Consumer had the vehicle running in the parked position when the dog in the vehicle jumped out of the seat and knocked the gear into drive. This caused the vehicle to surge forward at least two feet before the emergency brake kicked in to stop the vehicle.
The worst 1997 Chrysler New Yorker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Recall number 98V184000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis
On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v‑184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, the federal safety agency opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, the federal safety agency denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of the federal safety agency on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of the federal safety agency's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
DP04007
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
RQ98018
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
- Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your...
- CBXDP361AA
- Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- Return: Lamp Assy
1997 Chrysler New Yorker fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 1997 Chrysler New Yorker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Sudden acceleration.
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Questions about the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker
Is the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker, 2.0 times a typical New Yorker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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