1991 Chrysler Imperial Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 67%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,018miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chrysler Imperial, 67% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,018 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10790014, filed 2015-11, 69,070 miles“I have read about the recall on the ABS system for the Chrysler Imperial. I purchased a 1991 Imperial in february of 2000. In may of 2000 I had to have some repair work done on the brake system. Such as replacement of the pump motor and the accumulator for the amount of $623.61 labor and parts. Once again in november of 2002 I had to have the accumulator pressure switch replaced, listed as dual function pressure switch holding pressure at 2000 PSI. This repair job cost me $466.82 out of pocket including labor and parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038790, filed 2003-09, 100,036 miles“1991 Chrysler Imperial ABS brake system failure in 2005 a dealership supposed to repair under recall but system has failed again january 2009. Chrysler refuses to repair, car has 50,000 miles on it. Request assistance to get Chrysler to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10261440, filed 2009-03, 50,000 miles“At 98,000 mi vehicle was taken to dealer for ABS brake system failure repair. Dealer did only what was required on the recall. It was only a partial repair, and consumer did not get more than 40,000 miles out of the repairs. Abs brakes were still operating poorly.”
NHTSA complaint #10044558, filed 2003-10, 98,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10779105, filed 2015-10, 199,971 milesRelated recalls
- 96V099000Jun 13, 1996The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.Covers: Chrysler Imperial 1990–1993, Dodge Dynasty 1990–1993, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1990–1993 +7 more
- 91V191000Nov 1, 1991The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.Covers: Chrysler Imperial 1990–1991, NEW Yorker 1990–1991, Dodge Dynasty 1990–1991 +5 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Chrysler Imperial
12 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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