MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chrysler Imperial

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1990 Chrysler Imperial
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:31:59.465Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Imperial Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1990: 109 complaints 1990 1991: 84 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1995
1990: 109 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
1990109
199184
199250
199335
19943
19951

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 94%

94% of complaints: service brakes — 102 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air suspension system and springs/bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070221

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4%

4% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and tank assembly.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3%

3% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910705 — PE (closed 19911126)

BRAKING PERFORMANCE LOSS

R 19920110 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 91V191000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950526 — EA (closed 19960624)

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

R 19960903 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

Campaign 96V099000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chrysler Imperial — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (102 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V191000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Chrysler Imperial reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chrysler Imperial?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 94% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chrysler Imperial have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.