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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C3XY56R1MD220518 · Checked Nov 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1C3XY56R1MD•••••• 1991 Chrysler IMPERIAL

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 1991 Chrysler IMPERIAL build (5 vs 3).

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63on the model
24builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 5 Hydraulic 5

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Service Brakes Jun 1995
Vehicles ABS braking system pump malfunctioned, causing long extended stopping distances.(ea95-016). Tt
Service Brakes Mar 1995
Antilock brake motor cycles on and off followed by complete brake failure
Service Brakes Sep 1994
Ea95-016 active, ABS brake failure , loss of effectiveness in for repair replacement pump and hydraulic system. Tt
Service Brakes Jan 1901
Emailed rec'd on behalf of (ne) issue with chrysler corporation car warranty for his 1991 chrysler imperial experienced several ABS brake repairs *tgw the consumer stated the dealership did not repair is vehicle properly and they charged him for labor three times. The consumer…
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When driving try to stop the pedal is hard to go down have ABS anti lock brake . Tt the ABS brakes became hard and barely stop the vehicle. These brake have history of intermittent failure

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C3XY56R1MD220518 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.