1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
3 recalls, 110 complaints - 44 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.
91V122000 Jul 11, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
110 total complaints
7 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 40 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 26, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
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. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 9, 2015
Incident date: Jul 13, 2015
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 12, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2015
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 30, 2015
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 19... Read more
STEERING
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 16, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN APRIL OF 2010, SHE BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. UPON RESEARCH, IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION THAT CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE ABS. THE VEHIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 16, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN APRIL OF 2010, SHE BEGAN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. UPON RESEARCH, IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION THAT CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE ABS. THE VEHIC... Read more
STEERING
Jul 6, 2010
Incident date: Jun 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINKAGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 15, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
EMAILED REC'D ON BEHALF OF (NE) ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION CAR WARRANTY FOR HIS 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ABS BRAKE REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR IS VEHICLE PROPERLY AND THEY CHARGED HIM FOR LABOR THREE TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE ALMOST RAN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 10, 2009
Incident date: Jan 22, 2009
1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE IN 2005 A DEALERSHIP SUPPOSED TO REPAIR UNDER RECALL BUT SYSTEM HAS FAILED AGAIN JANUARY 2009. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO REPAIR, CAR HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT. REQUEST ASSISTANCE TO GET CHRYSLER TO REPAIR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 7, 2008
Incident date: Mar 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES, BUT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS IN TACT. THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE BRAKES WERE SERV... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Mar 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO EXCESSIVELY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND NOTICED WIRES STICKING OUT OF THE ANTILOCK CONTROL UNIT. THE DEALER STATED THA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 17, 2003
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS RECALL 91V191000 CONCERNING BRAKE LINE FAILURE. HOWEVER, RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED BECAUSE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *AK *PH *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 22, 2003
AT 98,000 MI VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE REPAIR. DEALER DID ONLY WHAT WAS REQUIRED ON THE RECALL. IT WAS ONLY A PARTIAL REPAIR, AND CONSUMER DID NOT GET MORE THAN 40,000 MILES OUT OF THE REPAIRS. ABS BRAKES WERE STILL OPERATING POORLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: May 26, 2000
I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM FOR THE CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. I PURCHASED A 1991 IMPERIAL IN FEBRUARY OF 2000. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO HAVE SOME REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. SUCH AS REPLACEMENT OF THE PUMP MOTOR AND THE ACCUMULATOR FOR THE AMOUNT OF $623.61 LABOR AND PARTS. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 3, 2003
Incident date: Jan 5, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG BLEW IN THE CONSUMERS FACE WITHOUT WARNING. SCC *JB
Crash
AIR BAGS
Feb 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, HITTING THE CONSUMER IN THE FACE. THE CONSUMER WRECKED THE VEHICLE. SCC
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jan 14, 2003
Incident date: Jan 3, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING GAS TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jan 6, 2003
Incident date: Jan 5, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A POLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PH SCC
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Oct 12, 2002
UNDER 25 MPH, TRANSMISSION FAILED, NO REVERSE, NO FOWARD GEARS. DT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COMPUTER ASSISTED, AIR COMPRESSED AIR RIDE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IS NOT A VALID DESIGNED SYSTEM AND IS NOT ROADWORTHY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS SYSTEM BE REPAIRED. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS ON AIR LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SUPERFLUOUS SHOCKS, SOLENOIDS,LINES,COMPRESSOR PUMP,MOTOR UNITS, HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES NOT EXPLAIN IN DETAIL.*YD
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2002
COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENSION IS FAULTY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *YD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS ON AIR LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SUPERFLUOUS SHOCKS, SOLENOIDS,LINES,COMPRESSOR PUMP,MOTOR UNITS, HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES NOT EXPLAIN IN DETAIL.*YD
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Jul 23, 2000
WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT ABOUT 20 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT ON BRAKES, AND VEHCILE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP AND PUMP PEDAL TO GET VEHCILE TO STOP, PUMPING HELPED MAKE CAR STOP. IF ON THE HIGWAY THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Mar 13, 2000
RECALL 96V099/ABS BRAKES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Dec 10, 1999
Incident date: Dec 3, 1999
THE FUEL RAIL HAS A HAIRLINE CRACK AND IS LEAKING,CREATING A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION EXACTLY LIKE THE LHS MODELS WHICH WERE COVERED BY RECALL AND LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 98V184000. THE IMPERIAL MODEL IS THE LHS'S PREDECESSOR.THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS $540.00. I DO NOT THINK A FU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RANDOM SPEED VEHICLE HAS INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR .*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 4, 1999
Incident date: Apr 30, 1999
PUMP FOR ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE - IN BOTH CASES AN ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY MISSED. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT BEFORE THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECT, ONE MUST FIRST HAVE A BRAKE FAILURE!!!!
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOMETIMES RAISES HIGH LIKE ALOT OF WEIGHT ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES DOWN LOW AND VEHICLE IS UNDRIVABLE. DEALER CONTACTED, REPAIRED FRONT SHOCKS AND DRIVER BELT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AND CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOMETIMES RAISES HIGH LIKE ALOT OF WEIGHT ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES DOWN LOW AND VEHICLE IS UNDRIVABLE. DEALER CONTACTED, REPAIRED FRONT SHOCKS AND DRIVER BELT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AND CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOMETIMES RAISES HIGH LIKE ALOT OF WEIGHT ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES DOWN LOW AND VEHICLE IS UNDRIVABLE. DEALER CONTACTED, REPAIRED FRONT SHOCKS AND DRIVER BELT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AND CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Dec 13, 1998
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O RINGS DUE TO CRACKS IN THE FUEL RAIL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 30, 1998
FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING FROM THE "O" RINGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE,THERE ARE OVER 450 PEOPLES WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 17, 1998
RECALL #96V099000 BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM: LIGHT LAMP; VEHICLE SERVICE FOR RECALL ON THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ILLUMINATED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Oct 26, 1998
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 20, 1998
VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUALLY, LOOSING ALL STEERING CONTROL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 16, 1998
Incident date: Oct 18, 1997
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ,THE BRAKES FAIL AT ANY GIVEN TIME, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN RED LIGHTS/RUN UP ON CURBS AND HAS EVEN CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT, BUT NO ONE WAS INJURED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM UNABLE TO STOP PROPERLY THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP BRAKES IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. THERE IS A RECALL BY NHTSA # 96V 099, CONCERNING ANTI-SKID SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL TIME HAS EXPIRED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 19, 1998
RECALL # 96V09900 CHRYSLER/ BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM, VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER RECALL ON 11/5/97. CONSUMER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AFTER HAVING RECALL SERVICED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: May 22, 1998
ABS SYSTEM RECALL WORK COMPLETED, HOWEVER BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 27, 1998
Incident date: May 22, 1998
AFTER EXPERENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER TO PERFORM RECALL. AFTER GETTING CAR BACK FROM DEALER HAD ACCIDENT IN TRAFFIC WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP CAR PETAL WENT TO FLOOR.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1992
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS THE CAUSE OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, UNCONTROLLABLE RIDE AND STEERING WITH IMPROPER ROAD CLEARANCE, CAUSING THEFT ALARM TO GO OFF AND BATTERY TO DISCHARGE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 13, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES-NO BRAKING POWER, AND THE AUTO DID NOT STOP. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
May 27, 1997
HEATER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 27, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 27, 1997
DOOR LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
SUSPENSION
May 27, 1997
AUTO LEVELER STICKS IN THE UP POSITION.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 27, 1997
HEADLIGHTS DEFECTIVE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
May 27, 1997
VEHICLE WOULD NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
44 manufacturer communications from 40 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
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
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
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
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *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
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