MYRModel Year Report

1989 Plymouth Acclaim

▲ Better than typical
1989 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:56:11.654Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Acclaim Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 60 complaints 1990 1991: 97 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1989: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
198933
199060
199197
199263
199372
199469
199530
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 30%

30% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

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THERE IS A CRACK IN THR REAR TRAILING MEMBER . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950713

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

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WHEN CAR WAS 4 YRS. OLD HAD TO FIX REAR AXLE , 2 YRS. LATER IT BROKE AGAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950605

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890109 — PE (closed 19890131)

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING

R 19900221 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Campaign 89V237000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080522 — suspension

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WIT

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ● 1990 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1993 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.