1992 Chrysler Imperial
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Chrysler Imperial. Newest first.
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Risk and remedy
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.
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Owner complaints
49 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
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…
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 nhtsa campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) with the failure. The failure mileage was 247,053.
- Service brakes
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…
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.
- Service brakes
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…
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?
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but it was stiff and he had to let the vehicle coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the acute piston…
TL* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but it was stiff and he had to let the vehicle coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the acute piston pump regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 104,000.
- Service brakes
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…
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 nhtsa 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 nhtsa 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. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS light illuminated. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 96v099000 on the vehicle regarding the antilock brakes. the parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. updated 04/11/06. *Jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
While driving at night with headlights on they cut off without prior warning, leaving consumer without visibility of the road. vehicle was towed to the consumer's house. Dealership was notified. *ak chrysler dealer replaced lite switch. *tc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS recall, the dealer stated that it would be a charge to tell the consumer if the ABS was defective. they could not tell if the recall part failed until additional work was performed. 96v099000. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving at any speed applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
While driving at any speed brake light stayed on at all times. consumer did not have to touch the brake pedal for brake light to illuminate. vehicle had this problem before, and brake light switch was replaced once. a certified mechanic stated that master cylinder malfunctioned. *ak…
While driving at any speed brake light stayed on at all times. consumer did not have to touch the brake pedal for brake light to illuminate. vehicle had this problem before, and brake light switch was replaced once. a certified mechanic stated that master cylinder malfunctioned. *ak the manufacturer suggested that the consumer take the vehicle to another dealership. The dealership put a spring on the brake pedal and suggested the entire brake pedal may need to be replaced. the first repair which was the switch lasted about three days. *ph
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problems with brake system on vehicle. see 10026352, 10024968, 10015306.*mr consumer wanted to be reimbursed the $502.33 for the ABS work performed. *ph *jb the pedal was hard to push. *sc
- Suspension
When the vehicle hit a bump, it suddenly accelerated. please fill in additional information. Dealer IS aware of the problem. *ph
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Replacement of ABS pump system. *mr ABS light was on and the pedal was hard to push to make a stop. dealer replaced ABS pump assembly at consumer's expense. dealer would not honor recall repairs because the recall was over. *tt *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall regarding the ABS pump system. *mr the consumer experienced a problem with the ABS light and the brake pedal was hard to stop. the ABS pump assembly was replaced. *scc *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The consumer wanted to be reimbursed for a faulty anti-lock brake system which was repaired at her expense, however there was a recall regarding the issue, but consumer was told by the manufacturer, she was not entitled to be reimbursed since the recall was over. *ak *jb *ts
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving consumer could smell fuel. consumer states he pulled over and noticed fuel coming out of fuel rail on top of engine. Consumer fills this IS very unsafe could catch fire. chrysler IS aware of the problem. information. Ts jg *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
96 v 099 000/anti skid system; ABS pump motor assembly was replaced on four occasions since recall repairs were done. Currently, problem reoccurring. *Ak *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes are locking up, consumer can not stop car. consumer had to hit a curve to avoid hitting a pedestrian. cummulator hold pressurized brake fluid, and without cummulator ABS switch won't work. dealer refused to fix cummulator. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer continued to have ABS failure even after the recall repair, dealer refuses to service car under 10 year or 100,000 mile warrenty because they said it's too old. nlm (96v-099)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Strong odor of gasoline. chrysler says vehicle year from 1993- 1997 has been recalled but not the 1992 year but that car should not be driven because of fire possibility. have been waiting on parts from chrysler for about 6 weeks. the reason given IS that there are so many failures that parts are distributed by waiting list. if car IS unsafe to drive then it probably should be recalled.
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
Intermittently the alarm activates, causing the vehcile to stall and shut down. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Air shocks went out several times. dealer had repaird vehicle. Also, manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Had received recall notice in mail 96v099000. Took vehicle to dealer. Had brakes repaired twice & both times they failed to work properly. No reason for brakes to keep on failing. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking malfunction
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 44048Unknown
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