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1992 Chrysler Imperial
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 49
- Received Mar 1995 to Jan 2020
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up13 complaints · 27% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines4 complaints · 8.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Front brake rotors warp and wear early3 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
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 #92V015000The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
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 identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
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Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 49 |
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.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 13 | 27% | – | NHTSA recall #96V099000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 8.2% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 6.1% | – |
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 #92V015000February 14, 199220,000 vehicles affected
steering: steering wheel/handle bar
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
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 1992 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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