Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1994. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 New Yorker | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 New Yorker | 12 | 1 |
| 1995 New Yorker | 59 | 2 |
| 1994 New YorkerMost complaints | 215 | 3 |
| 1993 New Yorker | 73 | 3 |
| 1992 New Yorker | 47 | 2 |
| 1991 New Yorker | 84 | 4 |
| 1990 New Yorker | 92 | 3 |
| 1989 New Yorker | 78 | 0 |
| 1988 New Yorker | 29 | 0 |
| 1987 New Yorker | 21 | 1 |
| 1986 New Yorker | 12 | 4 |
| 1985 New Yorker | 7 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 New Yorker | 5 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic195
- Fuel system, gasoline126
- Power train114
- Engine and engine cooling88
- Steering75
- Electrical system57
- Visibility33
- Suspension31
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 2 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 12.4–12.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | New Yorker · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 9.7 | 12.4 |
| 1995 | New Yorker · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 15.3 | 9.9 | 12.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
49 New Yorker cars are on the New Zealand register; 80% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1964 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1951 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
54 New Yorker cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 9 | 46,000 km |
| 1977 | 9 | 47,000 km |
| 1976 | 6 | 41,000 km |
| 1972 | 6 | 62,000 km |
| 1971 | 6 | 67,000 km |
| 1970 | 6 | 71,000 km |
| 1968 | 7 | 72,000 km |
| 1961 | 5 | 27,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
20 New Yorker cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | — |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | — |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | — |
| 1959 | 1 | — |
| 1956 | 1 | — |
| 1954 | 1 | — |
| 1953 | 1 | — |
| 1951 | 1 | — |
| 1949 | 1 | — |
| 1948 | 2 | 1 |
| 1947 | 1 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls
17 campaigns cover the New Yorker; the latest 12 are below.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
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.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
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.
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.
A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME.
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.
NHTSA recalls