1990 Chrysler IMPERIAL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
68 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
88,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 28 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 36 of 68 complaints (52.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 60 | 88.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.5% |
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 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 5 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 36; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 5; Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 2
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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 40 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 5; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 7; 2003: 9; 2004: 8; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 7; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2012: 4; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 60 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004279 · 2003-01-21 (January 21, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS BRAKES FAILED. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004328 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)
HYDRAULIC ABS UNIT FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. 154,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007060 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
THE ABS PUMP FAILED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015502 · 2003-07-09 (July 9, 2003)
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM THE ANTI LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. THE PEDAL MOVED SLIGHTLY FORWARD AND WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PUSH. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON ANOTHER BRAND OF ANTI LOCK BRAKES THEREFORE THE CONSUMERS DID NOT APPLY. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 102,228 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015502 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020167 · 2003-05-20 (May 20, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 96V099000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024974 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING PER CONSUMER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 84,493 miles reported. Look up ODI 10024974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026329 · 2003-07-01 (July 1, 2003)
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THEATBRAKES FEEL "FUNNY" WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP ON 6/28/2003, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT ABS MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029413 · 2003-07-16 (July 16, 2003)
AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED OPERATING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029413 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V191000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1991-11-01 (November 1, 1991)
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence: FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Reported: 1996-06-13 (June 13, 1996)
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence: 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 VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗