1992 Chrysler Imperial Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1992 Chrysler Imperial recalls

Most common 1992 Chrysler Imperial problems

Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	39
Service Brakes	5
Power Train	4
Suspension	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Steering	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2020-01-27, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF A FRIEND WHO OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WOULD HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PADDLE WITH GREAT EFFORT, AS THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) WITH THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 247,053.

2015-11-02, Service Brakes
POWER BRAKES STOPPED WORKING ON THE WAY HOME DRIVING 35 MPH. HAD TO PRESS VERY HARD TO GET THE BRAKES TO START TO SLOW THE CAR. TOLD THAT THE ABS PUMP MOTOR HAD BURNED OUT AND IS COVERED BY RECALL 685. DEALER SAID THEY HAD NO ONE WHO COULD WORK ON IT . CHRYSLER SAYS THEY WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL ON NOVEMBER 2 2015 ON THE PHONE. THE CAR IS TO OLD AND RECALL ONLY GOOD FOR TEN YEARS . READ THE RECALL AND IT SAYS THIS PART IS GUARANTEE FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE CAR OTHER PARTS ONLY FOR TEN YEARS.

2015-10-20, Service Brakes
WE HAVE A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL THAT HAS A RECALL NO.# 685 FOR ABS LIFETIME. LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP TUCSON. REFUSES TO FIX THE RECALL. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD. THEY ARE THREATENING TO FILE A ABANDON VICH. TO CLAIM IT AND SELL IT. I CANNOT DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT UNTIL IT IS FIXED. I NEED SOME HELP. CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM? IF I TOW IT AND SELL IT. IT IS STILL UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF NOT FIXED FOR OTHER OWNER. CAN YOU HELP?

2013-04-04, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WAS STIFF AND HE HAD TO LET THE VEHICLE COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE ACUTE PISTON PUMP REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

2012-07-23, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKES WOULD HAVE TO BE BLED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI LOCK) BUT THE PART NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NO LINGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

1992 Chrysler Imperial questions

Does the 1992 Chrysler Imperial have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1992 Chrysler Imperial: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Imperial?

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (39), Service Brakes (5), Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Chrysler Imperial has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.