Chrysler Imperial vs Lexus ES
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chrysler Imperial | Lexus ES |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 351 | 862 |
| Model years covered | 1966–1995 | 1996–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 26 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 87 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 31.1% |
Chrysler Imperial by year
What breaks
Brakes
234
66.7%
Suspension
33
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
3.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
3.7%
Electrical System
12
3.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
2.8%
Steering
7
2.0%
Lights
7
2.0%
Lexus ES by year
What breaks
Airbags
228
26.5%
Other & Unspecified
90
10.4%
Body & Structure
74
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
58
6.7%
Electrical System
58
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
55
6.4%
Engine & Cooling
54
6.3%
Brakes
49
5.7%