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Chrysler Imperial Problems

The Chrysler Imperial was revived for 1990-1993 as Chrysler's flagship sedan, offering advanced features like automatic climate control and driver information systems during a transitional era for the brand. With 702 complaints and 2 fatalities on record, this K-car derived luxury sedan has specific issues that owners should understand. The 3.8L V6 is reliable, but supporting systems can be troublesome. These are now affordable classics with a dedicated following.

702
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
8
Model Years
2
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

1991 1990
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1966 1969 1994

Common Problem Categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 430
Suspension 66
Service Brakes 32
Power Train 26
Fuel System, Gasoline 24

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
1995 2 0 0 0 Good
1994 8 0 2 0 Good
1993 76 0 0 4 Average
1992 124 0 2 0 Average
1991 220 0 14 0 Avoid
1990 266 0 18 2 Avoid
1969 4 0 0 0 Good
1966 2 0 0 0 Good

Chrysler Imperial Years to Avoid

The 1990 Imperial as the launch year accumulated the most complaints, with early production quality issues affecting electrical systems, power accessories, and the electronic instrument cluster. The 1991 model inherited many of these problems. Air suspension systems in all years are prone to failure and expensive to repair or convert. The 1992-1993 models improved but still have aging electronic systems that fail.

Best Chrysler Imperial Years

The 1995 Imperial year does not exist in regular production, but the 1993 final year represents the most refined version with production improvements. The 1994 New Yorker replaced the Imperial name. For this specific nameplate, late 1992 and 1993 production offers the best reliability.

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