1992 Chrysler Imperial Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 80%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chrysler Imperial, 80% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10787853, filed 2015-11, 142,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10015306, filed 2003-04, 131,513 miles“Replacement of ABS pump system. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10026352, filed 2003-06, 131,593 miles“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10044488, filed 2003-12, 98,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467039, filed 2012-07, 91,000 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
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Chrysler Imperial
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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