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 brake failure problems
52 of the 279 owner complaints about the Chrysler Imperial describe brake failure, most of them for the 1990 model year.
- owner complaints
- 52
- worst model year
- 1990
- typical mileage
- 138,000
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
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the brakes failed. The contact tried to depress the brake pedal but the pedal went to the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle would not stop. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the brakes would have to be bled. The dealer also stated that there was a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock) but the part needed to complete the recall repair was no linger being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated when attempting to exit a parking space, the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument control, and then the brakes failed. A technician from the dealer concluded that the ABS pump motor failed. He then added that because of the age of the vehicle, they would not provide a free remedy. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The vehicle swerved off the road into a vineyard. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. The contact sustained major injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. After the crash, the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the brakes failed due to the retaining clip being improperly installed. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). He called the dealer and had the vehicle towed to another dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 162,021. Updated 020209 *bf the consumer was informed that the retaining pin that connected the brake pedal to the brake piston rod had fallen out due to a missing retaining clip. Updated 02/03/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. While driving 15 MPH, the brakes failed when the pedal was depressed. The contact sideswiped another vehicle. The other vehicle sustained substantial damages, but the contact's vehicle was in tact. Three weeks prior to the crash, the brakes were serviced by the dealer. The contact is afraid to take the vehicle back to the same dealer; however, it is the only chrysler dealer in his local area. A police report was filed. The federal safety agency campaign id numbers 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and 91v191000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) were referenced. The current and failure mileages were 144,000.
Dt*: the contact stated upon purchase, the ABS light was illuminated. An independent repair shop replaced the ABS actuator. One month later, the ABS light illuminated again, and then the brakes failed while traveling 40 MPH. The vehicle coasted to a stop in neutral. The independent repair shop determined the ABS pump failed and needed to be replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 96v099000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an d mechanic informed determined that the ABS pump motor assembly needed to be replaced.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, there were no brakes, which resulted in extended stopping distance. The dealer admitted there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak the consumers vehicle was built febuary 26, 1990 with the same recall problems that the 1990-1993 model have. While the consumer was braking, the ABS light would come on, possibly due to poor power assist, spongy pedal, ABS and brake lamps were on. *sc
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
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The model years with the most reports are 1990 (21 complaints), 1991 (17 complaints) and 1992 (11 complaints).
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