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1988 Chrysler New Yorker

US · Midsize Cars

The 1988 Chrysler New Yorker is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO)
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO)
Combined Economy
20 MPG US (11.8 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO)
Displacement2.2 L
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears3
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
City18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • 08E033000: SUSPENSION

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Reported April 14, 2008. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 22, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

  • 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker have?

2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1988 Chrysler New Yorker?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.