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Chrysler Imperial

348 federal complaints across 6 model years (1990-1995) ยท 5 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chrysler Imperial. Hover a bar for the count.

1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 1990 Chrysler Imperial - 133 complaints
  2. 1991 Chrysler Imperial - 110 complaints
  3. 1992 Chrysler Imperial - 62 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 1992 Chrysler Imperial - 62 complaints
  2. 1991 Chrysler Imperial - 110 complaints
  3. 1990 Chrysler Imperial - 133 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Brakes
234
Suspension
33
Power train
13
Fuel system
13
Electrical system
11
Engine & cooling
10

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
1995 Chrysler Imperial10
1994 Chrysler Imperial40
1993 Chrysler Imperial381
1992 Chrysler Imperial622
1991 Chrysler Imperial1103
1990 Chrysler Imperial1332

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
96V0990001990-1993Service Brakes, HydraulicTHE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
92V0150001992SteeringTHE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
91V1910001990-1991Service Brakes, HydraulicTHE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
91V1220001991Seat BeltsFRONT 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.
81V1110001981-1982Vehicle Speed ControlTHE 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.