MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chrysler Imperial

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1990 Chrysler Imperial
RENDERED 2026-10-31T18:07:28.500Z

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
109
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

94% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 109 complaints 1990 109 1991: 84 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995
1990: 109 complaints 1990 109 1991: 84 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995
1990: 109 complaints 1990 109 1991: 84 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995

1990: 109 complaints

View as data table
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% · 102 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

6% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing air suspension system and springs/bags.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-02-21

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Power train

4% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

Fuel system, gasoline

4% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and tank assembly.

FIRE

Electrical system

3% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-07-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-26 Braking performance loss
  2. R
    1992-01-10Service brakes, hydraulic91V191000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
  4. R
    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Chrysler Imperial — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 102 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.