1995 Plymouth Acclaim: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (17% of complaints).
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0
recalls
30
owner complaints
2
fire reports
74,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Acclaim years (#6 of 6 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaigns2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)17% · 5 complaints
Seat Belts14% · 4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)10% · 3 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)7% · 2 complaints
Tires7% · 2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)7% · 2 complaints
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 plymouth acclaim. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated that the rubber timing belt snapped. The vehicle decelerated, coasted, and stopped in traffic. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then towed to apple dodge hanover (200 eisenhower dr, hanover, pa 17331) where it was diagnosed that a new timing belt was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unknown. The consumer stated rubber is too weak of a material for a timing belt. *js”Owner report · Engine · May 2018
“When exiting the interstate during a heavy rain storm I hit a large puddle of water and the serpentine belt came off making it difficult to steer the car. This car was purchased brand new and sold to me 3 years ago. This had happened to my mother numerous times and twice since I've owned it. It only seems to happen driving through large puddles. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2014
“Driver and passenger seats collapsed into reclining position when hit in rear and then when we hit the car in front we were thrown from a laying position up to the dash. *nlm”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2003
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“Vehicle was in motion when smoke suddenly started coming from steering column. Consumer quickly pulled over, and got out when it bursted into flames, totalling vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Please provide more information.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2002
“While driving at 55 mph engine check light came on. Consumer pulled over to the service lane. Temperature gauge went straight up. Then, consumer heard noise coming from engine, 4 minutes later, consumer noticed smoke coming from back of car and pulled over. Consumer stated car was t0taled because of the fire.*ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2000
“Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Driver has to tighten the pivot arm nuts before operation continued. The problem has not been reported to the dealership. *ak *ml”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 1999
“When making a right or left turn or backing up, driver would hear a strange popping sound coming from the rear. When owner brought the vehicle in for an oil change, mechanic noticed that the sway bar was broken on the right rear axle. The sway bar has been welded back together. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 1998
“Passenger's side seat belt very loose will not retract. If in an accident the seat belt would serve no purpose because it is not secure. Has not had vehicle repaired because of warranty. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 1997
“The rear crossmember bar that connects the two rear tires together broke. It was replaced; however, manufacturer only paid half of the repair cost instead of the total cost. Consume rfelt tha tit was a manufacturer's defect and that the manufacturer should have picked up all the repair costs. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jan 1997
“Without warning cigarette lighter ejected violently from its dashboard location and bounced and landed in drivers lap between his legs, almost resulting in control lost.”Owner report · Equipment · Nov 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. The most complained-about area is suspension (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Plymouth Acclaim problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 74,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.