Model year guide

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 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1983 Chrysler new yorker at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints5

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1983 Chrysler new yorker recalls 2

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm NHTSA Campaign #89V052000 · 29/03/1989

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #83V060000 · 06/06/1983

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 7 Oct 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.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

1983 Chrysler new yorker trims & engines on record

Trims
FIFTH AVENUE
Engines
5.2L 8-cyl

1983 Chrysler new yorker vehicles on record

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1983 Chrysler new yorker — frequently asked questions

Does the 1983 Chrysler new yorker have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1983 Chrysler new yorker. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Chrysler new yorker?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, suspension, steering.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.