1989 Plymouth Acclaim
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.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1989
Opened by NHTSA
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
1989: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 99 |
| 1992 | 63 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
48% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Suspension
21% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing rear and coil springs.
Show complaint excerpts
There is a crack in thr rear trailing member .
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-13
Power train
21% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.
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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, 1995-06-05
Electrical system
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
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Due to an electrical short in the heating unit, vehicle caught on fire underneath the dash. Please provide further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-28
While driving at normal speed the vehicle shut down and would not restart. The consumer believed a wire melted inside the fuel pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-22
Exterior lighting
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing turn signal and headlights.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1989-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-31 Transmission downshifting
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1990-02-21Engine and engine cooling89V237000 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.
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
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- 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, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.