1990 Chrysler Imperial problems

Filed Feb 9, 2016 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH and exiting the highway, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact stated that the brakes eventually responded and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power brake booster needed to be replaced. The repairs were not done due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH with the brake pedal engaged, the pedal went all the way to the floorboard and failed to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS modular pump failed. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact that the failure was related to the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) but the vehicle was not included since it was equipped with a bosch ABS system pump. The recall was specifically for the bendix ABS system pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Brakes · 96,565 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock). The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, and attempting to brake at a stop sign, the braking system failed. The contact almost crashed into a school bus but instead, crashed against the curb. The anti lock braking system warning light also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or inspection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 96,565. Updated 7/26/12

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · CO

The ABS control unit failed causing loss of hydraulic brake pressure. I was told by a local mechanic that the part installed on my vehicle had been recalled by chrysler, and that chrysler was to fix the vehicle at their expense. However, I've been told by chrysler my VIN isn't included in the recall. Looking online I've found hundreds of similar complaints on many websites of people with the same problem, some of which resulted in accidents, many paid for repairs out of pocket. My complaint is that this part is known to fail to an extent it has been recalled, but they have managed to avoid replacing a huge percentage of failed parts on cars be excluding vins from the recall. My car, and hundreds just like it have a part that is known to fail and cause injury, or worse, and they have found some loophole that allows them to put hundreds of people at risk, or cost them out of pocket for their mistake. Here is one of the websites that makes the point: http://arfc.org/complaints/1990/chrysler/imperial/service_brakes_hydraulic/problem.aspx

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, he applied the brakes and the brake pedal felt soft. The vehicle did not properly brake as a result. The vehicle was then towed to an automotive store, where they stated that the ABS hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms address by the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Brakes · 141,000 miles · MO

I am the original owner of a 1990 chrysler imperial. In january 2010, my daughter was driving it when she said the brakes totally failed. She was traveling about 30 MPH and when she pressed on the brake pedal, the car barely slowed down even with maximum force being applied. Traffic was light and she was able to stop the car without incident. I actually drove it to the dealer taking extreme care to maintain ?a lot? Of space between me and vehicles in front. The dealer confirmed that the anti lock brake pump had failed. However they also confirmed that my car?s VIN was not included in the 1990 imperial anti lock brake recall that I found listed on the internet. They indicated that the cost to repair this failure would be ~$4,000. The good news is they did not charge me their normal $79 diagnostic charge because they were embarrassed about the cost of this repair for a failure that is identical to that covered by a recall that resulted in a lifetime warranty for the anti lock brake pump assembly on the imperials that were covered. I am a loyal mopar man beginning with my 1966 sport fury, driving dodge cars and trucks since and currently have a 2006 chrysler 300c. I am surprised and saddened with the stance of chrysler and this issue with my imperial. This car is still a dream to drive and ride in. It just doesn't stop now!

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. While driving down a slope, he attempted to apply the brakes, but he had reduced braking capability. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 81000.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · GA

I have a 1990 chrysler imperial with bendix 10 ABS brakes. Can I still get chrysler to fix them?? Its supposed to be lifetime warranty.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Brakes · 79,923 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. On march 2, 2008, while approaching a stop sign between 50-55 MPH, the vehicle kept going when the brake pedal was depressed. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal is very difficult to depress and the vehicle keeps moving. The first failure occurred in 2007 and the contact paid $3,150.01 for the repair. He was unaware of any safety recalls at the time. The dealer stated that the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock failed (the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 83,823 and failure mileage was 79,923. Updated 04/08/08. *lj the consumer was involved in an accident due to the defect with the ABS.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Brakes · 43,900 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chrysler imperial. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal became really stiff when it was depressed. After applying more pressure, the vehicle stopped after 10 seconds. The ABS warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it currently remains. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current and failure mileages were 43,900.