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#BS-1990-CHRIMP-59F3

1990 Chrysler Imperial

Based on reports from 133 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
133
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
41
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 133 complaints, 9 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

65 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 88K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
2
30–60K
18
60–90K
7
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (18 reports) • Median: 88K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (65 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip65 (49%)
Brakes11 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module5 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light4 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components4 (3%)
Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System3 (2%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads3 (2%)
Lights3 (2%)

1990 Chrysler Imperial: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 49% of all reports filed for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 88,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 88K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

91V191000Jan 1992

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

96V099000Sep 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Imperial is the 1991 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 133 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1990 Chrysler Imperial: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chrysler Imperial?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1990 Chrysler Imperial is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 65 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1990 Chrysler Imperial reliable?
The 1990 Chrysler Imperial has 133 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1990 Chrysler Imperial problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1990 Chrysler Imperial have any recalls?
Yes, the 1990 Chrysler Imperial has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Imperial problems start?
Based on 34 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 88,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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