1991 Chrysler Imperial Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1991 Chrysler Imperial, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes5655.4%
- Suspension1211.9%
- Fuel system55.0%
- Airbags44.0%
- Engine44.0%
- Steering44.0%
- Transmission33.0%
- Electrical33.0%
- Body & structure22.0%
- Interior & seats22.0%
- Heating & air conditioning22.0%
- Driver assistance11.0%
- Tires & wheels11.0%
- Exterior lighting11.0%
- Visibility11.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VARIOUS ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING INDICATORS RANDOMLY FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PART WAS ORDERED ON A SPECIFIC DATE AND WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART FROM THAT DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A SECOND DEALER, BUT THE PART WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,069.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENSION IS FAULTY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *YD
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COMPUTER ASSISTED, AIR COMPRESSED AIR RIDE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IS NOT A VALID DESIGNED SYSTEM AND IS NOT ROADWORTHY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS SYSTEM BE REPAIRED. *SLC
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING GAS TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
THE FUEL RAIL HAS A HAIRLINE CRACK AND IS LEAKING,CREATING A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION EXACTLY LIKE THE LHS MODELS WHICH WERE COVERED BY RECALL AND LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 98V184000. THE IMPERIAL MODEL IS THE LHS'S PREDECESSOR.THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS $540.00. I DO NOT THINK A FUEL LINE IS A PLANNED OBSELECENSE ITEM. CHRYSLER HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH FUEL RAILS. I FEEL THE IMPERIAL SHOULD BE COVERED JUST AS THE LHS WAS SINCE THE PROBLEM APPARENTLY BEGAN WITH THE IMPERIALS. I HAVE REQUESTED THE OLD PART FROM THE DEALER. ALSO NOTE ON YOUR CONSUMER COMPLAINT SITE ODI ID: 832841REGARDING THE SAME LEAKING PROBLEM. I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG BLEW IN THE CONSUMERS FACE WITHOUT WARNING. SCC *JB
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, HITTING THE CONSUMER IN THE FACE. THE CONSUMER WRECKED THE VEHICLE. SCC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOMETIMES RAISES HIGH LIKE ALOT OF WEIGHT ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES DOWN LOW AND VEHICLE IS UNDRIVABLE. DEALER CONTACTED, REPAIRED FRONT SHOCKS AND DRIVER BELT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AND CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUALLY, LOOSING ALL STEERING CONTROL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND HE HAD HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED, DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINKAGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 82,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
UNDER 25 MPH, TRANSMISSION FAILED, NO REVERSE, NO FOWARD GEARS. DT
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING DUE TO VEHICLE SHAKING VIOLENTLY UP/DOWN, ALSO STEERING CAN LOCK UP. *DSH
CHASSIS RESTING ON FRONT TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATION. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
CHASSIS RESTING ON FRONT TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATION. *SD
HYDRAULIC LIFT FAILURE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING DUE TO VEHICLE SHAKING VIOLENTLY UP/DOWN, ALSO STEERING CAN LOCK UP. *DSH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILS TO OPERATE WITHIN 8000 MILES OF WEAR. COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED WHEN VEHICLE HAD 75000 MILES FOR WHICH CONSUMER PAID $715.00 FOR REPAIR & REPLACE PARTS. WITH LESS THAN 9000 MILES OF WEAR, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE AND REPAIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK *ML
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING DUE TO VEHICLE SHAKING VIOLENTLY UP/DOWN, ALSO STEERING CAN LOCK UP. *DSH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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