Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 Imperial | 35 | 1 |
| 1992 Imperial | 49 | 2 |
| 1991 Imperial | 84 | 3 |
| 1990 Imperial | 108 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic195
- Suspension26
- Service brakes16
- Power train13
- Fuel system, gasoline12
- Engine and engine cooling10
- Electrical system9
- Steering7
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
In New Zealand
54 Imperial cars are on the New Zealand register; 91% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1962 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1960 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1953 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the Imperial.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
NHTSA recalls