MYRModel Year Report

1990 Plymouth Acclaim

● Typical for this model
1990 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:47.989Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
64
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 64 complaints 1990 64 1991: 99 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1994: 71 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 64 complaints 1990 64 1991: 99 complaints 1991 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 71 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 64 complaints 1990 64 1991: 99 complaints 1991 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 71 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996

1990: 64 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
198933
199064
199199
199263
199372
199471
199530
19961

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

28% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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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, 2003-11-20

Air bags

22% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2023-10-31

Also filed under Seat belts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-18

While driving, hit a dip and air bag deployed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-14

Power train

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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Car was park engine was off a ten year old boy push button on top of shift knob transmission was in reverse with engine off went down a hill car was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-31

Welds on left side of rear axle failed, causing axle to break, also rear axle toed in beyond specs, causing tires to scuff and wear prematurely.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-05

Suspension

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing rear and stabilizer bar.

Electrical system

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.