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Chrysler Imperial Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Chrysler Imperial model year (1992–1993) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

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

Chrysler Imperial Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
1992

1 recall · 33 complaints

1 reported injury

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

Problem score: 38

#2 WORST
1993

0 recalls · 19 complaints

1 reported death

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

Problem score: 24

Best Chrysler Imperial Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout safe years.

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Chrysler Imperial — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
1993019—1
24
Caution
19921331—
38
Avoid

All 2 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Chrysler Imperial Shopping Guide by Era

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Imperial models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Imperial should I avoid?+

Avoid the 1992 Chrysler Imperial if possible. It has 1 recall, 33 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 38 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Imperial to buy?+

Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Imperial model years.

Which Imperial has the fewest problems?+

Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Imperial model years with the lowest problem scores.

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Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Chrysler Imperial.

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