Tl* the contact called on behalf of a friend who owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal noise without warning. Upon driving the vehicle at various speeds, the contact's friend would had to depress the brake paddle with great effort, as the brake failure light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective ABS system. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Upon further investigation the contact associated recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) with the failure. The failure mileage was 247,053.
Chrysler Imperial abs comes on
124 of the 279 owner complaints about the Chrysler Imperial describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1990 model year.
- owner complaints
- 124
- worst model year
- 1990
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 98,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler imperial. While reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal seized without warning. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler imperial. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal failed and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, restarted it, and had it towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pump and piston needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v0999000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 04/29/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was included in the recall and was bought back by chrysler. Updated 11/21/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that the various ABS and brake light warning indicators randomly flashed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer indicated that the part was ordered on a specific date and was not available. The contact was not able to obtain the part from that dealer. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to a second dealer, but the part was still not available months later. The contact was unable to determine when the parts would become available to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 69,069.
My car's ABS system has failed. You have to step really hard on the brake pad to get the car to stop. The dealer has tested the vehicle and determined that the ABS pump is failed and covered by a federal recall 96v099000. The car was repaired in the 90's during the recall, but it's failed again. Chrysler has guaranteed that the recall will be honored regardless of when (forever basically) or who owns the car. The dealer has had my car now 3 months still waiting on parts. Please help step in and make chrysler honor the recall and fix my car.
Power brakes stopped working on the way home driving 35 MPH. Had to press very hard to get the brakes to start to slow the car. Told that the ABS pump motor had burned out and is covered by recall 685. Dealer said they had no one who could work on it . Chrysler says they will not honor the recall on november 2 2015 on the phone. The car is to old and recall only good for ten years . Read the recall and it says this part is guarantee for the lifetime of the car other parts only for ten years.
We have a 1992 chrysler imperial that has a recall no.# 685 for ABS lifetime. Larry h. Miller chrysler jeep tucson. Refuses to fix the recall. It's not safe to drive on the road. They are threatening to file a abandon vich. To claim it and sell it. I cannot drive it off the lot until it is fixed. I need some help. Can anyone help with this problem? If I tow it and sell it. It is still unsafe to drive if not fixed for other owner. Can you help?
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 199,971. Updated 1/15/16
1991 chrysler imperial. Consumer writes in regards to anti-lock brake system pump motor assembly failure. *smd the consumer stated in april of 2010, she began having brake issues. Upon research, it was discovered there was written documentation that chrysler issued a recall for the ABS. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ABS pump module was replaced at a cost of $ 271.25. The new ABS module started malfunctioning in june of 2012, starting with small chirping noises then growing louder into squeals and grinding from the ABS pump motor itself. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, where it was determined the pump had failed and a new one was installed. The consumer called chrysler to inform them, the pump that was installed in 2010 had failed and the vehicle was in the shop for warranty repair. When the consumer's son picked up the vehicle and left the parking lot, the ABS warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost 90% of its ability to stop. The mechanic stated there was a short in the ABS pump motor which caused the brakes to fail. After contacting chrysler again, they authorized another ABS pump to be installed. After the installation, the ABS warning light started illuminating off and on intermittently. The consumer made several attempts to have the dealer resolved the issue by having them keep the vehicle for weeks at a time, and we the vehicle was picked up, the ABS warning light was still on. The consumer learned to deal with the light, until one day, while she was driving, the ABS pump began making a loud grinding noise and stopped all together. Chrysler advised the consumer to take the vehicle to a repair shop of her choice. The consumers mechanic diagnosed the problem as a faulty ABS pump. When chrysler was contacted again, the consumer was informed the part was no longer available. However, the repair shop stated they had one. Chrysler claimed, they were unable to locate the pump under warranty, and they were closing the case.
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.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- 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 assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Recall number 91V191000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chrysler Imperial abs
Why does the abs come on in the Chrysler Imperial?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, soft or spongy brake pedal and rotors or pads wearing out early.
Which Chrysler Imperial years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1990 (54 complaints), 1991 (29 complaints) and 1992 (26 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Chrysler Imperial?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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