The 1991 Chrysler Imperial has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 531,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC96V0990001996-06-13321,000 affected
Defect
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC91V1910001991-11-0180,000 affected
Defect
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
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.
SEAT BELTS91V1220001991-07-11130,000 affected
Defect
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence
LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
40
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
7
1crashes
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
5
2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
1crashes
SUSPENSION
3
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
Total complaints110
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact depressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The dealer diagnosed that the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump motor assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the part was no longer in production.…”
“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…”
“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.…”
“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 nhtsa campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer indicated that the part was ordered on a specific date…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer and he had heard a loud popping noise each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle had not been inspected, diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler imperial. The contact stated that the linkage for the transmission disconnected from the steering column while she was driving approximately 15 mph. The failure was not diagnosed by a mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA95016 Opened 1995-05-26 · closed 1996-06-24
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Chrysler Imperial as of
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