1988 Chrysler New Yorker Landau Brogham review from North America

Engine-wise, the only real problem I had with it was valve guides wearing out. It had new heads on it under warranty when I got it, and about 80,000km later I had to have them rebuilt again due to oil consumption - which damaged the catalytic converter.

The car was hard on universal joint rubbers - replaced at least 6 times.

I replaced the brakes 3 or 4 times.

The transmission went bad at about 200,000km. It was the 3 speed, and the differential bearings went bad, putting filings through the whole system. I was lucky and got a good low mileage transmission cheap.

The AC condenser leaked. I replaced it.

The AC evaporator leaked. I replaced it.

An AC hose leaked. I replaced it.

The AC compressor failed.

The heater motor quit - I put in new brushes and it was fine.

The air adjustable suspension quit. The compressor failed so I took it off and put in CargoCoil springs.

Water pump went bad.

The water tube from the pump to the rad that goes under the intake manifikd went bad - miserable to replace.

Alternator quit. New brushes and bearings fixed it first time. Went bad again several years later and I put on a used one.

The engine pulley came off and damaged the crank snout. I repaired it with LocTite shaft and bearing mount.

It was a great car with the exception of the Mitsubishi engine. Very comfortable, and not too expensive to maintain overall. I paid $6000 for it and drove it 140,000km and still got a good dollar for it when I sold it.