FaultScore

1991 Chrysler Imperial suspension problems

18 of the 110 complaints about the 1991 Chrysler Imperial are about the suspension — 16% of everything reported for this model year.

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18

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

Exactly what failed

AIR Suspension System 5 27.8%
Suspension 3 16.7%
Front 2 11.1%
Macpherson Strut 2 11.1%
Shock Absorber 2 11.1%
AIR Suspension System 2 11.1%
Shock Absorber 1 5.6%
Springs/Bags 1 5.6%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Sauk City, WI

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE COMPUTER ASSISTED, AIR COMPRESSED AIR RIDE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IS NOT A VALID DESIGNED SYSTEM AND IS NOT ROADWORTHY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS SYSTEM BE REPAIRED. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #564580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sauk City, WI 1 injured

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS ON AIR LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SUPERFLUOUS SHOCKS, SOLENOIDS,LINES,COMPRESSOR PUMP,MOTOR UNITS, HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES NOT EXPLAIN IN DETAIL.

NHTSA complaint #564432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Madison, WI

SUSPENSION

COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENSION IS FAULTY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

NHTSA complaint #8006286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sauk City, WI 1 injured

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS ON AIR LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SUPERFLUOUS SHOCKS, SOLENOIDS,LINES,COMPRESSOR PUMP,MOTOR UNITS, HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES NOT EXPLAIN IN DETAIL.

NHTSA complaint #564432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

South Beloid, IL

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOMETIMES RAISES HIGH LIKE ALOT OF WEIGHT ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES DOWN LOW AND VEHICLE IS UNDRIVABLE. DEALER CONTACTED, REPAIRED FRONT SHOCKS AND DRIVER BELT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AND CANNOT BE DUPLICATED.

NHTSA complaint #829681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

South Beloid, IL

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOMETIMES RAISES HIGH LIKE ALOT OF WEIGHT ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES DOWN LOW AND VEHICLE IS UNDRIVABLE. DEALER CONTACTED, REPAIRED FRONT SHOCKS AND DRIVER BELT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AND CANNOT BE DUPLICATED.

NHTSA complaint #829681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sauk City, WI

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS THE CAUSE OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, UNCONTROLLABLE RIDE AND STEERING WITH IMPROPER ROAD CLEARANCE, CAUSING THEFT ALARM TO GO OFF AND BATTERY TO DISCHARGE.

NHTSA complaint #520579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Klamath Falls, OR

SUSPENSION

AUTO LEVELER STICKS IN THE UP POSITION.

NHTSA complaint #515033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Suitland, MD

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FRONT AIR SPRINGS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO DROP DOWN AND VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY, IN FOR REPAIRS AND DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #806968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mahaffey, PA

SUSPENSION

LEFT FRONT AXLE 'TONEY WHEEL' FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #507452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Schooleys, NJ

SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUSPENSION PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #502028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Schooleys, NJ

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

MACPHERSON STRUTS REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #502028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Schooleys, NJ

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR STRUTS REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #502028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Schooleys, NJ

SUSPENSION:FRONT

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING DUE TO VEHICLE SHAKING VIOLENTLY UP/DOWN, ALSO STEERING CAN LOCK UP. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #502972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Schooleys, NJ

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

CHASSIS RESTING ON WHEELS DUE TO FAILED STRUTS AND SHOCKS.

NHTSA complaint #502972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Scotia, NY

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

LEFT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE/RIGHT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKED/MANUFACTURER INDICATED VEHICLE NEEDED HEAVIER DUTY SET OF SHOCK ABSORBERS.

NHTSA complaint #480094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dayton, OH

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION, DEFECTIVE AIR PUMP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRAG ON THE FRAME. TT

NHTSA complaint #960784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dayton, OH

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION, DEFECTIVE AIR PUMP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRAG ON THE FRAME. TT

NHTSA complaint #960784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1991 Chrysler Imperial problems

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