1991 Chrysler IMPERIAL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
58 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
100,036 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 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 26 of 58 complaints (44.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 39 | 67.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.7% |
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 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 26; Service Brakes: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 47 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 | 30 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 30; 1996: 4; 2000: 2; 2002: 4; 2003: 7; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 3; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 39 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10002157 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A POLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PH SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003708 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING GAS TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004701 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, HITTING THE CONSUMER IN THE FACE. THE CONSUMER WRECKED THE VEHICLE. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009026 · 2003-03-03 (March 3, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG BLEW IN THE CONSUMERS FACE WITHOUT WARNING. SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 177,560 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009026 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038790 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM FOR THE CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. I PURCHASED A 1991 IMPERIAL IN FEBRUARY OF 2000. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO HAVE SOME REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. SUCH AS REPLACEMENT OF THE PUMP MOTOR AND THE ACCUMULATOR FOR THE AMOUNT OF $623.61 LABOR AND PARTS. ONCE AGAIN IN NOVEMBER OF 2002 I HAD TO HAVE THE ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED, LISTED AS DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH HOLDING PRESSURE AT 2000 PSI. THIS REPAIR JOB COST ME $466.82 OUT OF POCKET INCLUDING LABOR AND PARTS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,036 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038790 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044558 · 2003-10-22 (October 22, 2003)
AT 98,000 MI VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE REPAIR. DEALER DID ONLY WHAT WAS REQUIRED ON THE RECALL. IT WAS ONLY A PARTIAL REPAIR, AND CONSUMER DID NOT GET MORE THAN 40,000 MILES OUT OF THE REPAIRS. ABS BRAKES WERE STILL OPERATING POORLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048028 · 2003-12-24 (December 24, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS RECALL 91V191000 CONCERNING BRAKE LINE FAILURE. HOWEVER, RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED BECAUSE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *AK *PH *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10048028 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223138 · 2008-04-02 (April 2, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO EXCESSIVELY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND NOTICED WIRES STICKING OUT OF THE ANTILOCK CONTROL UNIT. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI LOCK). THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 103,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223138 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V122000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1991-07-11 (July 11, 1991)
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗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 ↗