1992 Chrysler IMPERIAL: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10026352 · 2003-06-27 (June 27, 2003)
REPLACEMENT OF ABS PUMP SYSTEM. *MR ABS LIGHT WAS ON AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH TO MAKE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS OVER. *TT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 131,593 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032523 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041857 · 2003-09-25 (September 25, 2003)
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE SYSTEM ON VEHICLE. SEE 10026352, 10024968, 10015306.*MR CONSUMER WANTED TO BE REIMBURSED THE $502.33 FOR THE ABS WORK PERFORMED. *PH *JB THE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044488 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON AT ALL TIMES. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE TO TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ONCE. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP PUT A SPRING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SUGGESTED THE ENTIRE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FIRST REPAIR WHICH WAS THE SW…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044488 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059479 · 2004-02-20 (February 20, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091418 · 2004-09-07 (September 7, 2004)
ABS RECALL, THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE A CHARGE TO TELL THE CONSUMER IF THE ABS WAS DEFECTIVE. THEY COULD NOT TELL IF THE RECALL PART FAILED UNTIL ADDITIONAL WORK WAS PERFORMED. 96V099000. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091418 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.
92V015000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1992-02-14 (February 14, 1992)
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
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 ↗