1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

110

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL

The 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL has received a total of 110 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (40 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (7 complaints), and Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL, potentially affecting up to 531,000 vehicles.

Recall 96V099000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 321,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 91V191000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 80,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 91V122000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL

110 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 40
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10898948 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
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.
#10809172 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 69,069 miles
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.
#10790014 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 69,070 miles
MY CAR'S ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED. YOU HAVE TO STEP REALLY HARD ON THE BRAKE PAD TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS TESTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE ABS PUMP IS FAILED AND COVERED BY A FEDERAL RECALL 96V099000. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED IN THE 90'S DURING THE RECALL, BUT IT'S FAILED AGAIN. CHRYSLER HAS GUARANTEED THAT THE RECALL WILL BE HONORED REGARDLESS OF WHEN (FOREVER BASICALLY) OR WHO OWNS THE CAR. THE DEALER HAS HAD MY CAR NOW 3 MONTHS STILL WAITING ON PARTS. PLEASE HELP STEP IN AND MAKE CHRYSLER HONOR THE RECALL AND FIX MY CAR.
#10779105 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 199,971 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,971. UPDATED 1/15/16 *CN
#10584517 | STEERING | | 200,000 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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