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SteeringPart report

1991 Chrysler Imperial Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
141,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Chrysler Imperial, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 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.

“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 not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10584517, filed 2014-04, 200,000 miles

“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 were 82,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10341622, filed 2010-07, 82,000 miles

“The ABS brakes on the vehicle seem to be malfunctioning, has been on recall and in the shop several times and they can't seem to find the problem, feels like steering wheel is coming loose when putting his foot on the brake 96v099000.”

NHTSA complaint #803598, filed 1996-10

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199224%
199145%
199011%

Other parts of the 1991 Chrysler Imperial

Brakes
56 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Chrysler Imperial

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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