1993 Plymouth Acclaim: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 72 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (18% of complaints); the 1995 model year looks more trouble-free.
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My 1993 plymouth acclaim's front headlights collect water and eventually burn out the headlamps. Also causes poor visability for night driving. I would like replacement headlights since I feel I shouldn't have to pay $120.00 for each.”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2003
“The consumer was traveling west bound on the highway (ohio turnpike), when the vehicle began to smoke. The consumer exited the vehicle and saw the vehicle on fire. (ohio traffic crash report) *scc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2002
“While driving a dark colored smoke came from exhaust, there was a noise in engine, resulting in a fire. Dealer contacted. Could not fix problem.*ak when vehicle is at idle, it operates rough, then very dark smoke comes out of the exhaust, after 2 minutes the primary relay rattles and then the a/c relay, the accelerator races. The wires in the harness wire jacket discharge a white smoke and then the engine idles down with a smooth sound. When driving on the highway, after about 2 minutes, the vehicle will stall, mechanic states possible electrical problem. *slc”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2002
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“Consumer had to add transmission oil. Then, consumer tried to shift gear, but it would not work in any gear , reverse will work. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2000
“Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Mechanic informed owner that vehicle had no airbag sensor. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2000
“When vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of a 1999 blazer, traveling at 55 mph, there was no deployment of driver's side air bag. Also, entire front end of the acclaim was smashed, and the acclaim was totalled. *ak *ml”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2000
“Timing belt broke, causing the engine to stall which may cause a crash. Also problems with automatic transmission. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 1999
“While driving the vehicle there is a rattling sound coming from the rear wheels. When the vehicle was checked by the dealership, the torsion bar was found to be unwelded. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 1999
“Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 30-40 mph, and the driver's side airbag did not deploy. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 1999
“While traveling approx. 8-10mph, had rearended vehicle in front. Upon impact, the driver's air bag deployed with excessive force. This caused injury to driver. Hand slammed into windshield & broke the knuckle.also, sustained upper body bruises.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. The most complained-about area is suspension (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Plymouth Acclaim problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.