NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 1992 Chrysler Imperial, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2020. Updated daily.
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 34 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
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…
Risk. FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
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.
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
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chrysler Imperial, and the recalls they led to.
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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
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