IllustrationREPLACED BRAKES TWICE, THIS TIME ABS LIGHT STAYED ON INDICATING ABS FAILURE. *AK
1990 Chrysler Imperial
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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00–25K
125–50K
550–75K
1175–100K
8100–150K
3150K+
28 reports with mileage · 80 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
88 reportsCONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY. WHEN HE WENT TO APPLY BRAKES THERE WAS NO POWER. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HIS HOME. HE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WA SN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
RECALL 96V099000. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE BRAKES WERE CONTAMINATED.*AK THE LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD (WARNING LIGHT) STAYED ON, THEY WORKED ON IT . AGAIN THE LIGHT CAME BACK AND THEY TOLD US IT INDICATED LOW FLUID. THE DEALER CLAMED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED BECAUSE THE OWNER USED A WRONG FLUID AN…
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RECALL 96V099000. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE BRAKES WERE CONTAMINATED.*AK THE LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD (WARNING LIGHT) STAYED ON, THEY WORKED ON IT . AGAIN THE LIGHT CAME BACK AND THEY TOLD US IT INDICATED LOW FLUID. THE DEALER CLAMED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED BECAUSE THE OWNER USED A WRONG FLUID AND THE OWNER WAS DENIED RECALL FIXING. *YH
MY ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF MY 1990 IMPERIAL WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY I TOOK IT TO A DEALER WERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS PUMPAND MOTOR WERE BAD, AND WOULD COST ME CLOSE TO $900 DOLLERS TO FIX. SO I LOOK IT UP ON MY COMPUTER AND SAW THAT THERE HAD BEEN SOME RECALLS ON THIS YEAR OF CAR IS THERE ANY INFO YOU COULD GIVE…
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MY ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF MY 1990 IMPERIAL WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY I TOOK IT TO A DEALER WERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS PUMPAND MOTOR WERE BAD, AND WOULD COST ME CLOSE TO $900 DOLLERS TO FIX. SO I LOOK IT UP ON MY COMPUTER AND SAW THAT THERE HAD BEEN SOME RECALLS ON THIS YEAR OF CAR IS THERE ANY INFO YOU COULD GIVE ME THANKS. *AK
RECALL 96V-099 000 /BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILURE, AND REPLACED UNIT AT CONSUMER'S COST. NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE GIVEN. VEHICLE WA SINVOLVED IN A CRASH. *AK
ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT. MJS
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP BECAUSE THE POWER WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. BRAKES HAD TO BE REAPPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER SAID ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ABS BRAKES FAILED. YH
WHILE TRAVELING AND SHIFTING TRANSMISSION GEAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER PUMPED HARD THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE.ALSO THERE IS A RECALL LISTED FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, RECALL 96V099000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PAR…
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WHILE TRAVELING AND SHIFTING TRANSMISSION GEAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER PUMPED HARD THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE.ALSO THERE IS A RECALL LISTED FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, RECALL 96V099000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING RECALLED BRAKES FIXED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. NLM RECALL #685
Official recalls
296V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Jun 13, 1996
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
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.
91V191000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Nov 1, 1991
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA95016 · Abs Braking Malfunction
Opened May 26, 1995 · Closed Jun 24, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91094 · Braking Performance Loss
Opened Jul 5, 1991 · Closed Nov 26, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS SYSTEM LEAKS ARE ALLEGED BY CONSUMERS WHICH RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKEFAILURE. SEVERRE LEAKING OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR SEVERAL HOURSRESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. LEAKS ARE APPEARING IN BOTH THE HIGHAND LOW PRESSURE LINES POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL OR COUPLING. ONECOMPLAINT ALLEGES FLUID BEING FORCED OUT OF BRAKE RESERVOIR WHEN ENGINE ISSTARTED, POSSIBLE POINTING TO A FAULTY CHECK VALVE IN THE ACCUMULATOR.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS SYSTEM LEAKS ARE ALLEGED BY CONSUMERS WHICH RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKEFAILURE. SEVERRE LEAKING OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR SEVERAL HOURSRESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. LEAKS ARE APPEARING IN BOTH THE HIGHAND LOW PRESSURE LINES POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL OR COUPLING. ONECOMPLAINT ALLEGES FLUID BEING FORCED OUT OF BRAKE RESERVOIR WHEN ENGINE ISSTARTED, POSSIBLE POINTING TO A FAULTY CHECK VALVE IN THE ACCUMULATOR.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS SYSTEM LEAKS ARE ALLEGED BY CONSUMERS WHICH RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKEFAILURE. SEVERRE LEAKING OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR SEVERAL HOURSRESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID. LEAKS ARE APPEARING IN BOTH THE HIGHAND LOW PRESSURE LINES POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL OR COUPLING. ONECOMPLAINT ALLEGES FLUID BEING FORCED OUT OF BRAKE RESERVOIR WHEN ENGINE ISSTARTED, POSSIBLE POINTING TO A FAULTY CHECK VALVE IN THE ACCUMULATOR.