Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
- Summary
- 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 REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (108)
108 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 92 | 85.2% |
| Suspension | 5 | 4.6% |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3.7% |
| Power train | 4 | 3.7% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1.9% |
| Interior lighting | 2 | 1.9% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 1.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0.9% |
How 1990 compares with other Imperial years
Best and worst Imperial years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 108 | 2 |
| 1991 | 84 | 3 |
| 1992 | 49 | 2 |
| 1993 | 35 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1990 Chrysler Imperial FAQ
How many recalls does the 1990 Chrysler Imperial have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 96V099000 (brake), 91V191000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1990 Chrysler Imperial problems?
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (92), Suspension (5), Fuel system (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1990 Imperial compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1995 Chrysler Imperial model years at least five years old, the 1995 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1990 the most (108). The 1990 drew 108. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.