1990 Chrysler Imperial problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 1990 Chrysler Imperial. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 79% of complaints. After that come suspension (5%) and fuel system (3%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 133 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 79% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 34 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 88,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 89,000 miles (28 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 9 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 8 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1990 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Chrysler Imperial with enough data (21 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I have had problems with the ABS system, power assisted brake system and the suspension for over a year. About a year ago the ABS light came on and stayed on. At this point my power assisted brake system was working fine. Then about a month later the brake light also came on and stayed and I had very tight braking as well as the air ride suspension system has failed and my car now sits pretty much on the tires. These problems were covered in recall #s (91v191000 & 96v099000) however my VIN was not covered.
While attempting to stop, the ABS system failed. There was no impact reported. Recall# 96v099000. The pump and motor was replaced. The problem recurred. The service dealer stated that the brake actuator piston seal assembly was not the problem.