Is the Chrysler Imperial Reliable?

19921993 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sedans — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

1
Total Recalls
52
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. sedan median 1.2/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 1 death, 1 injury on record

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Chrysler Imperial Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
19930191
57
Fair
19921331
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Imperial Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chrysler Imperial72/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Imperial scores exactly at the sedan average.

Known Chrysler Imperial Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
23
SERVICE BRAKES
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
2

Based on 52 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chrysler Imperial reliable?+

The Chrysler Imperial scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 2 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 1 recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Imperial is most reliable?+

Reliability varies by model year. Check the year-by-year table above for a direct comparison.

How many miles does a Imperial last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Chrysler Imperial owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Imperial will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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