1990 Chrysler Imperial Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,048miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Chrysler Imperial, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,048 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the brakes failed. The dealer stated that the recall does not pertain to the vehicle. Two years ago, the anti-lock brakes were changed and have gone out again. (recall# 96v099000) the pump did not work and the pedal would become hard to stop. On turns, there was a clunk as if it were grabbing. The wheel speed sensor wire, the r/r axle, outer cv boot, ABS pump shield, and the left rear emc brake cable were all replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10029704, filed 2003-08, 104,048 miles“Automatic transmission will lock into second gear, will not go faster than 30mph. Tt consumer states transmission failure at only 40 f or lower temperatures, temperature above 40 transmission ooperates normally, vehicle speeds of 50 MPH can be attained but engine RPM is high due to lack of shifting into 3rd and 4th gear.”
NHTSA complaint #974052, filed 1995-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Chrysler Imperial
92 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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