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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Chrysler Imperial1992–1993

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

2
Years Analyzed
1
Total Recalls
52
Total Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

Chrysler Imperial — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
1993019—1
73
38
61
Caution
19921331—
65
38
56
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Chrysler Imperial Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Imperial compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Imperial models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1993 · 611992 · 56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Imperial to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Imperial model year.

Which Imperial years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Imperial problems?+

The most frequently reported Chrysler Imperial issues involve: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Chrysler Imperial.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Imperial year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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