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Chrysler Imperial Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 282 owner complaints across 16 model years of the Chrysler Imperial (1966–1995). The most-complained-about year is 1990.

22
safety recalls, all years
282
owner complaints, all years
1967
year with most recalls
1990
year with most complaints

Pick your Chrysler Imperial model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Chrysler Imperial01
1994 Chrysler Imperial03
1993 Chrysler Imperial135
1992 Chrysler Imperial249
1991 Chrysler Imperial384
1990 Chrysler Imperial2108
1982 Chrysler Imperial10
1981 Chrysler Imperial10
1975 Chrysler Imperial20
1974 Chrysler Imperial40
1972 Chrysler Imperial10
1971 Chrysler Imperial30
1970 Chrysler Imperial10
1969 Chrysler Imperial01
1967 Chrysler Imperial80
1966 Chrysler Imperial01

What Chrysler Imperial owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 282 complaints with NHTSA. The 1990 model year has the most, with 108.

All Chrysler Imperial recalls (22)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chrysler Imperial, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V099000 Reported 321,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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

    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…

    Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 92V015000 Reported 20,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

    Model years: 1992

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V191000 Reported 80,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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

    Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.

    Model years: 1990, 1991

  4. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 91V122000 Reported 130,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.

    Model years: 1991

  5. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 81V111000 Reported 150,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.

    Remedy: The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

    Model years: 1981, 1982

  6. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V086000 Reported 33,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974, 1975

  7. Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)

    NHTSA 75V023000 Reported 65,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975

  8. Parking brake

    NHTSA 74V082000 Reported 12,700 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

  9. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 74V056000 Reported 8,300 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

  10. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 74V007000 Reported 159,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

  11. Seats

    NHTSA 71V003000 Reported 12,684 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

  12. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 71V173000 Reported 52,729 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

  13. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 71V050000 Reported 33,433 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1970, 1971

  14. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 70V122000 Reported 47 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

  15. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 67V097000 Reported 7,189 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  16. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 67V044001 Reported 14,667 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  17. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 67V044002 Reported 14,667 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  18. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 67V044003 Reported 14,667 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  19. Mechanical (parking brake)

    NHTSA 67V044004 Reported 47,036 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  20. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 67V009002 Reported 9,742 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  21. Interior/under dash (electrical system)

    NHTSA 67V009004 Reported 6,345 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

  22. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 66V002001 Reported 6,101 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

Other Chrysler models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.