1991 Chrysler Imperial: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 84 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (61% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact depressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The dealer diagnosed that the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump motor assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the part was no longer in production. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact was unable to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 199,971. Updated 1/15/16 *cn”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2015
“My car's ABS system has failed. You have to step really hard on the brake pad to get the car to stop. The dealer has tested the vehicle and determined that the ABS pump is failed and covered by a federal recall 96v099000. The car was repaired in the 90's during the recall, but it's failed again. Chrysler has guaranteed that the recall will be honored regardless of when (forever basically) or who owns the car. The dealer has had my car now 3 months still waiting on parts. Please help step in and make chrysler honor the recall and fix my car.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2015
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that the various ABS and brake light warning indicators randomly flashed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer indicated that the part was ordered on a specific date and was not available. The contact was not able to obtain the part from that dealer. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to a second dealer, but the part was still not available months later. The contact was unable to determine when the parts would become available to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 69,069.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owned a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer and he had heard a loud popping noise each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle had not been inspected, diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that the linkage for the transmission disconnected from the steering column while she was driving approximately 15 mph. The failure was not diagnosed by a mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2010
“1991 chrysler imperial ABS brake system failure in 2005 a dealership supposed to repair under recall but system has failed again january 2009. Chrysler refuses to repair, car has 50,000 miles on it. Request assistance to get chrysler to repair. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. While driving 50 mph, the contact had to excessively apply pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. A professional technician replaced the brake system and noticed wires sticking out of the antilock control unit. The dealer stated that her vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 103,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2008
“While driving, the driver side air bags deployed. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a pole. The dealer was notified. Ph scc”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2003
“While driving out of driveway at about 20 mph consumer tried to put on brakes, and vehcile would not stop. Consumer had to pump and pump pedal to get vehcile to stop, pumping helped make car stop. If on the higway this could have caused injury.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
FRONT 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.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
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Is the 1991 Chrysler Imperial reliable?
NHTSA has 84 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Chrysler Imperial. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (61% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chrysler Imperial problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,036 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chrysler Imperial have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.