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Chrysler Imperial problems by year

Owners have filed 279 complaints about the Chrysler Imperial since 1990, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1990 model year has 108 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
279
Recalls
4
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1995

Chrysler Imperial years to avoid

No model year of the Chrysler Imperial stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chrysler Imperial years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chrysler Imperial complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911992199319941995

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chrysler Imperial problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    213
  • Suspension
    26
  • Transmission
    13
  • Fuel system
    13
  • Engine
    10
  • Electrical
    8
  • Steering
    7
  • Lights
    6
  • Airbags
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Tires
    2

Most reported problems on the Chrysler Imperial

ABS 124Brake failure 52

Chrysler Imperial problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1995-1Brakes00
1994-3Brakes01
1993-34Brakes135,50010
1992-49Brakes131,51321
1991-84Brakes100,03636
1990-108Brakes89,00026

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Chrysler Imperial

What years of the Chrysler Imperial should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chrysler Imperial has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chrysler Imperial?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chrysler Imperial?

Brakes, with 213 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (26) and transmission (13).

How many recalls does the Chrysler Imperial have?

4 recalls between 1990 and 1995. The 1991 model year has the most, with 3.

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