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1991 Chrysler Imperial

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Equipment complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 1998
Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILS TO OPERATE WITHIN 8000 MILES OF WEAR. COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED WHEN VEHICLE HAD 75000 MILES FOR WHICH CONSUMER PAID $715.00 FOR REPAIR & REPLACE PARTS. WITH LESS THAN 9000 MILES OF WEAR, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE AND REPAIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI #829845

Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 1997
EquipmentExterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages

HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ODI #515033

Official recalls

3

96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

Jun 13, 1996

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence & remedy

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.

91V191000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Nov 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 & remedy

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.

91V122000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Jul 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 & remedy

Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

EA95016 · Abs Braking Malfunction

Opened May 26, 1995 · Closed Jun 24, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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