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1991 Chrysler Imperial

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
84
Received Jan 1995 to Aug 2016
Official recalls listed
3
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up24 complaints · 29% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Suspension struts and shocks wear out early7 complaints · 8.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline5 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #96V099000The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
  • Recall #91V191000The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 0 fires, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 9 listed problems by system.

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Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 1991 Chrysler Imperial
30
Show as a table
YearComplaints
199530
199612
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total84

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up2429%–NHTSA recall #96V099000
Suspension struts and shocks wear out early78.3%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline55.9%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes44.8%–
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly44.8%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines44.8%–NHTSA recall #91V191000
Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly44.8%–
Serpentine belt breaks or slips off33.6%–
Battery drains and dies when parked33.6%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #96V099000June 13, 1996321,000 vehicles affected

    service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    The ABS hydraulic control unit Can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #91V191000November 1, 199180,000 vehicles affected

    service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #91V122000July 11, 1991130,000 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front: anchorage

    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.

    Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Replace buckle latch engagement.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1991 Chrysler Imperial.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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