1990 Plymouth Acclaim
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1991 | 97 |
| 1992 | 63 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
15% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON MARCH 16, 2004, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON ICY PAVEMENT, THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RAN INTO A TREE INSTEAD. UPON IMPACT, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20040518
WHILE DRIVING, HIT A DIP AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950614
UPON IMPACT WITH A DEER, AT APPROX. 30-35MPH, FRONTAL CRASH, AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND EMMITTED A SMOKE SMELL POWDERY SUBSTANCE, WHICH CAUSE BURNS TO WRIST. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950126
12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN A BIG BANG WAS HEARD. SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE DASH BOARD. SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20031120
8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.
FIRE8% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
July 2017 I was hit by a drunk driver of which I was a passenger in my vehicle upon impact my seatbelts automatically released and my airbags did not deploy causing my driver to be ejected from the vehicle and for me to hit my head on my dash and...
NHTSA ODI report, 20231031
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
1990 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim?
The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.