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1992 Chrysler Imperial 3.8L

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1992 Chrysler Imperial – front Unverified
Photo: 1991 Chrysler Imperial, front left, 11-08-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Y-body (1990–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1991 Chrysler Imperial, front left, 11-08-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Chrysler Imperial 1991 0003 by Marcin Zieliński, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1993 Chrysler Imperial (rear left) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1991 Chrysler Imperial, rear left, 11-08-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1993 Chrysler Imperial dashboard by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1992 Chrysler Imperial 3.8L is a 3.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 18 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6, FFS
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chrysler IMPERIAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 13, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

NHTSA campaign 96V099000

Feb 14, 1992 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

NHTSA campaign 92V015000

50 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Chrysler IMPERIAL

Owner Complaints

50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Chrysler IMPERIAL (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes38
Hydraulic33
Suspension4
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Exterior Lighting2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 27, 2020 · Service Brakes
“TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF A FRIEND WHO OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON DRIVING THE…”
Nov 2, 2015 · Service Brakes
“POWER BRAKES STOPPED WORKING ON THE WAY HOME DRIVING 35 MPH. HAD TO PRESS VERY HARD TO GET THE BRAKES TO START TO SLOW THE CAR. TOLD THAT THE ABS PUMP MOTOR HAD BURNED OUT AND IS COVERED BY RECALL…”
Oct 20, 2015 · Service Brakes
“WE HAVE A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL THAT HAS A RECALL NO.# 685 FOR ABS LIFETIME. LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP TUCSON. REFUSES TO FIX THE RECALL. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD. THEY ARE THREATENING…”
Apr 4, 2013 · Service Brakes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WAS STIFF AND HE HAD TO LET THE VEHICLE COAST TO THE SIDE OF…”
Jul 23, 2012 · Service Brakes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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