1991 Chrysler ImperialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 1991 Chrysler Imperial, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chrysler Imperial has problems

84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic523
Suspension121
Fuel system, gasoline50
Air bags44
Engine and engine cooling40
Service brakes40
Steering40
Electrical system30
Power train30
7 other systems100

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1991 Chrysler Imperial recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-191 · Nov 1, 1991 · 80,000 vehicles

Risk. FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-122 · Jul 11, 1991 · 130,000 vehicles

Risk. LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Imperial year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Imperial median. How we score

'67'69'70'71'72'74'75'81'82'90'91'92'93'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Chrysler Imperial safety ratings

1991 Chrysler Imperial 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Chrysler Imperial, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONEA95016 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
In owners' words

What Imperial owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN APRIL OF 2010, SHE BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. UPON RESEARCH, IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION THAT CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE ABS. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10556686 · Dec 16, 2013
EMAILED REC'D ON BEHALF OF (NE) ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION CAR WARRANTY FOR HIS 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ABS BRAKE REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR IS VEHICLE PROPERLY AND THEY CHARGED HIM FOR LABOR THREE TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE ALMOST RAN…
Complaint 10336961 · Jun 15, 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
Complaint 10261440 · Mar 10, 2009 · 50,000 miles

Own a 1991 Imperial?

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