Model year guide

1987 Chrysler new yorker

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Chrysler new yorker is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 Chrysler new yorker — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1987 Chrysler new yorker at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints44
Combined19–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Chrysler new yorker recalls 2

Suspension NHTSA Campaign #08E033000 · 14/04/2008

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Fix: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #88V105000 · 01/07/1988

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Fix: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

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.

1987 Chrysler new yorker common problems

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1987 Chrysler new yorker MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,775
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,875 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Chrysler new yorker costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,875
Fuel only$18,875
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Chrysler new yorker trims & engines on record

Engines
2.5L

1987 Chrysler new yorker vehicles on record

Other Chrysler new yorker model years

1987 Chrysler new yorker — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Chrysler new yorker have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 Chrysler new yorker?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, steering.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Chrysler new yorker get?

The 1987 Chrysler new yorker has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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