1992 Chrysler Imperial: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 49 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (65% of complaints).
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 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Power brakes stopped working on the way home driving 35 mph. Had to press very hard to get the brakes to start to slow the car. Told that the ABS pump motor had burned out and is covered by recall 685. Dealer said they had no one who could work on it . Chrysler says they will not honor the recall on november 2 2015 on the phone. The car is to old and recall only good for ten years . Read the recall and it says this part is guarantee for the lifetime of the car other parts only for ten years.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2015
“We have a 1992 chrysler imperial that has a recall no.# 685 for ABS lifetime. Larry h. Miller chrysler jeep tucson. Refuses to fix the recall. It's not safe to drive on the road. They are threatening to file a abandon vich. To claim it and sell it. I cannot drive it off the lot until it is fixed. I need some help. Can anyone help with this problem? If I tow it and sell it. It is still unsafe to drive if not fixed for other owner. Can you help?”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2015
“Tl* the contact called on behalf of a friend who owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal noise without warning. Upon driving the vehicle at various speeds, the contact's friend would had to depress the brake paddle with great effort, as the brake failure light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective ABS system. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Upon further investigation the contact associated recall NHTSA campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) with the failure. The failure mileage was 247,053.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but it was stiff and he had to let the vehicle coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the acute piston pump regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 104,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact was driving 35 mph when the brakes failed. The contact tried to depress the brake pedal but the pedal went to the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle would not stop. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the brakes would have to be bled. The dealer also stated that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock) but the part needed to complete the recall repair was no linger being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated when attempting to exit a parking space, the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument control, and then the brakes failed. A technician from the dealer concluded that the ABS pump motor failed. He then added that because of the age of the vehicle, they would not provide a free remedy. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated the ABS light illuminated. There is a NHTSA recall, # 96v099000 on the vehicle regarding the antilock brakes. The parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. Updated 04/11/06. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2006
“While driving at night with headlights on they cut off without prior warning, leaving consumer without visibility of the road. Vehicle was towed to the consumer's house. Dealership was notified. *ak chrysler dealer replaced lite switch. *tc”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2004
“ABS recall, the dealer stated that it would be a charge to tell the consumer if the ABS was defective. They could not tell if the recall part failed until additional work was performed. 96v099000. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2004
“While driving at any speed applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
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Is the 1992 Chrysler Imperial reliable?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chrysler Imperial. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (65% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Chrysler Imperial problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 127,257 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Chrysler Imperial have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. 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.