1992 Chrysler IMPERIAL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
127,257 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 34 complaints (67.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 29 | 85.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 23; Service Brakes: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 3; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 6; 2004: 3; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015306 · 2003-04-11 (April 11, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WANTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR A FAULTY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WAS REPAIRED AT HER EXPENSE, HOWEVER THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, BUT CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER, SHE WAS NOT ENTITLED TO BE REIMBURSED SINCE THE RECALL WAS OVER. *AK *JB *TS
Owner-reported narrative. 131,513 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024968 · 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003)
RECALL REGARDING THE ABS PUMP SYSTEM. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO STOP. THE ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485368 · 1995-06-26 (June 26, 1995)
TRANSMISSION REBUILT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485368 at NHTSA ↗