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Chrysler Imperial

280 federal complaints across 6 model years (1990-1995) · 5 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chrysler Imperial, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 1991 Chrysler Imperial - 60 complaints in its first 8 years (84 to date)
  2. 1990 Chrysler Imperial - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (108 to date)
  3. 1992 Chrysler Imperial - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (49 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 1992 Chrysler Imperial - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (49 to date)
  2. 1990 Chrysler Imperial - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (108 to date)
  3. 1991 Chrysler Imperial - 60 complaints in its first 8 years (84 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

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

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
1995 Chrysler Imperial110
1994 Chrysler Imperial320
1993 Chrysler Imperial35191
1992 Chrysler Imperial49292
1991 Chrysler Imperial84603
1990 Chrysler Imperial108392

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

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.