1990 Chrysler Imperial problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints about the 1990 Chrysler Imperial with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 75.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of suspension at 4.5%.
Complaints133
Crashes9
Fires1
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 75.2% · 100
Suspension 4.5% · 6
Power train 3.0% · 4
Fuel system, gasoline 3.0% · 4
Service brakes, air 2.3% · 3
Electrical system 2.3% · 3
Interior lighting 1.5% · 2
Vehicle speed control 1.5% · 2
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 87,750 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1990 Chrysler Imperial. The vehicle has an excessive amount of brake/hydraulic fluid leaking from the master cylinder. The failure began with the brake light illuminating whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The light would dim once the brake pedal was released. The failure still persists. The current mileage is 166,000 and failure mileage was 140,000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 140,000 miles
While traveling and shifting transmission gear from park to reverse, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer pumped hard the brakes to stop vehicle.Also there is a recall listed for the same type of problem, recall 96v099000. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details. Service brakes, hydraulic
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 Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 102,228 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…