1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
2 recalls, 133 complaints - 43 TSBs
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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 W... Read more
91V191000 Nov 1, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
133 total complaints
9 crashes 1 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 65 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Nov 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES EVENTUALLY RESPONDED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 7, 2012
Incident date: Jul 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULAR PUMP FAILED. THE DEALER ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Jun 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALMOST CRASHED INTO A... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 20, 2012
THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THE PART INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED BY CHRYSLER, AND THAT CHRYSLER WAS TO FIX THE VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE. HOWEVER, I'VE BEEN TOLD BY CHRYSLER MY VIN ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Apr 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 20, 2012
THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THE PART INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED BY CHRYSLER, AND THAT CHRYSLER WAS TO FIX THE VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE. HOWEVER, I'VE BEEN TOLD BY CHRYSLER MY VIN ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. THE VEHICLE DID NOT PROPERLY BRAKE AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTOMOTIVE STORE, WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT NE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 11, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. IN JANUARY 2010, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT WHEN SHE SAID THE BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED. SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH AND WHEN SHE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR BARELY SLOWED DOWN EVEN WITH MAXIMUM FORCE BEING APPLIED. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 23, 2009
Incident date: Oct 17, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE, HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT HE HAD REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 4, 2009
Incident date: Sep 2, 2009
I HAVE A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL WITH BENDIX 10 ABS BRAKES. CAN I STILL GET CHRYSLER TO FIX THEM?? ITS SUPPOSED TO BE LIFETIME WARRANTY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 13, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. ON MARCH 2, 2008, WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS MOVING. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCU... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 2007
Incident date: Nov 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME REALLY STIFF WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AFTER APPLYING MORE PRESSURE, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER 10 SECONDS. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT CURRENTLY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 5, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH RESISTANCE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP FOR 30 FEET. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 25, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES THREE TIMES. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE SERVICE HYDRAULIC ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Jul 9, 2007
Incident date: Jul 9, 2006
TL*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 FAIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Jan 16, 2007
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE SUSPENSION FOR OVER A YEAR. ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT THIS POINT MY POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM WAS WORKING FINE. THEN ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AND STAYED AND I HAD VER... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Jan 16, 2007
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE SUSPENSION FOR OVER A YEAR. ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT THIS POINT MY POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM WAS WORKING FINE. THEN ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AND STAYED AND I HAD VER... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Jan 16, 2007
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE SUSPENSION FOR OVER A YEAR. ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT THIS POINT MY POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM WAS WORKING FINE. THEN ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AND STAYED AND I HAD VER... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Jan 16, 2007
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE SUSPENSION FOR OVER A YEAR. ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT THIS POINT MY POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM WAS WORKING FINE. THEN ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AND STAYED AND I HAD VER... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 20, 2007
Incident date: Jul 7, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT ENGAGE ,AND THE ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE AND DID NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,389, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 11, 2007
Incident date: Jan 26, 2007
NO DESCRIPTION.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2006
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED ON 4/20/06. THEN, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUALLY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 91V191000, SERVICE BRAKES, LINES... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 3, 2006
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED ON 4/20/06. THEN, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUALLY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 91V191000, SERVICE BRAKES, LINES... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Dec 9, 2005
Incident date: Oct 17, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WAS UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 CONCERNING THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. THE PART THAT WAS REPAIRED WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE STAYED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A MONTH. THE DEALERSHI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 13, 2005
1. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STEEP TOLLGATE HIGHWAY IN EASTERN OREGON, 2. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE (1990 CHRYSLER, IMPERIAL) FAILED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND HER TWO SISTERS WERE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE WITH HER. THE CAR WAS FINALLY BROUGHT TO A STOP WITHOUT CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE OR OFF THE ROADW... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Dec 15, 2004
Incident date: Dec 12, 2004
FAULTY FUEL RAIL. FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING ONTO THE HOT ENGINE BLOCK. FIRE HAZARD.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Oct 27, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AN D MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE ABS PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Sep 28, 2004
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK RECALL# 96V099000. THE PUMP AND MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL ASSEMBLY WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jun 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 10, 2004
I DECIDED TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I ALMOST BECAME THE VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT TO DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE SYSTEM. ABS LIGHT INDICATOR IS ALWAYS ON. DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION. THE CAR DOESN'T STOP OR SLOW DOWN WHEN BREAK PEDAL IS PUSHED; IT IS ALARMING. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY BRAKING CONDITIONS AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES PEDAL WAS DELAYED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 19, 2004
Incident date: May 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THERE WERE NO BRAKES, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER ADMITTED THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS BUILT FEBUARY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
OUR 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL'S ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT ON AN OTHERWISE GOOD CAR. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT ANYWHERE. CHRYSLER SAYS THIS PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKES BUT VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 21, 2003
Incident date: Jul 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT PERTAIN TO THE VEHICLE. *AK TWO YEARS AGO, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WERE CHANGED AND HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN. (RECALL# 96V099000) THE PUMP DID NOT WORK AND THE PEDAL WOULD BECOME HARD TO STOP. ON TURNS, THERE WAS A CLUNK A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jul 21, 2003
Incident date: Jul 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT PERTAIN TO THE VEHICLE. *AK TWO YEARS AGO, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WERE CHANGED AND HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN. (RECALL# 96V099000) THE PUMP DID NOT WORK AND THE PEDAL WOULD BECOME HARD TO STOP. ON TURNS, THERE WAS A CLUNK A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Jul 16, 2003
AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED OPERATING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 1, 2003
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THEATBRAKES FEEL "FUNNY" WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP ON 6/28/2003, AND MECHANIC STATED THAT ABS MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 26, 2003
THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING PER CONSUMER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 20, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 96V099000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 9, 2003
Incident date: Apr 3, 2003
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 BRAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Feb 11, 2003
Incident date: Feb 11, 2003
THE ABS PUMP FAILED.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Jan 19, 2003
HYDRAULIC ABS UNIT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jan 21, 2003
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS BRAKES FAILED. PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAD NO ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. MANAGE TO PULL OVER AND TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD SOMEONE DRIVE HOME, ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS INFORMED NO RECALLS ON ABS FOR THAT VEHICLE. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 11, 2002
Incident date: Sep 9, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHTS IS ON AND ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL FOR THIS REASON, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED.DEALER WAS ALREADY CONTACTED. MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 6, 2002
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DON'T HOLD, ONCE ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Jan 30, 2002
RECALL WAS ON BENDICKS BRAKES, HAVE BOSCH BRAKES CAN'T REPAIR AT ANY OTHER PLACE THAN A DEALERSHIP, YET THEY TELL US THAT THE BOSCH BRAKES WERE NOT THE RECALLED BRAKES, IF NOT WHY CAN'T WE GET THEM REPAIRED AT ANOTHER BRAKE PLACE?
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 2, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON WITHOUT CONSUMER APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE ANY MORE. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V09900 FOR THIS CONDITION. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 21, 2002
WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO APPLY FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS NO BOOSTER POWER TOWARD THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE POWER BOOSTER WORKS ONCE IN A WHILE IF THE VEHICLE SITS OVER NIGHT DURING COLD TEMPERATURES.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 25, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF BRAKING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
43 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91094
Opened: Jul 5, 1991 , Closed: Nov 26, 1991
BRAKING PERFORMANCE LOSS
ABS SYSTEM LEAKS ARE ALLEGED BY CONSUMERS WHICH RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKEFAILURE. SEVERRE LEAKING OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR SEVERAL HOURSRESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. LEAKS ARE APPEARING IN BOTH THE HIGHAND LOW PRESSURE LINES POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL OR COUPLING. ONECOMPLAINT ALLE... Read more
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER IMPERIAL across all model years (1967, 1993).
29
Total Recalls
352
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
18
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.