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#BS-1993-CHRIMP-59F3

1993 Chrysler Imperial

Based on reports from 38 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
38
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
50
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 38 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

15 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 136K miles.

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

0–30K
30–60K
4
60–90K
90–120K
5
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (5 reports) • Median: 136K 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 (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip15 (39%)
Brakes5 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light2 (5%)
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System2 (5%)
Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (5%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer1 (3%)
Power Train:manual Transmission1 (3%)

1993 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 39% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chrysler Imperial, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 135,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 136K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chrysler Imperial, with 5 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:abs Warning Light Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chrysler Imperial, with 2 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.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chrysler Imperial, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system-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 1993 Chrysler Imperial. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

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. 38 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1993 Chrysler Imperial: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chrysler Imperial?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Chrysler Imperial is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Chrysler Imperial reliable?
The 1993 Chrysler Imperial has 38 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 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 1993 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 1993 Chrysler Imperial have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Chrysler Imperial has 1 recall 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 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 135,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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