1981 Chrysler New Yorker Base
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- Photo: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker in White, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker (16187373064) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 79 Chrysler New Yorker (7405336702) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 79 Chrysler New Yorker (7405334388) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Chrysler New Yorker Base is a 130-hp 5.2-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,463 MSRP.
It makes 130 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The New Yorker has a curb weight of 3,900 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,463 ($37,409 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 318 cu in (5.2L) LA V8 |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Tank Capacity | 20.9 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | P205/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Curb Weight | 3,900 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Chrysler NEW YORKER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 22, 1981 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V111000
May 5, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING CARBURETOR OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEEDBACK SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 81V055000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1981 Chrysler NEW YORKER
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Chrysler NEW YORKER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.