1992 Chrysler Imperial brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 44 complaints for the 1992 Chrysler Imperial, 71% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 71% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 123,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 123,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The vehicle swerved off the road into a vineyard. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. The contact sustained major injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. After the crash, the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the brakes failed due to the retaining clip being improperly installed.
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.