MYRModel Year Report

1991 Plymouth Acclaim

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:29.392Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
99
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

15% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1991: 99 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.

Air bags

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer drove over an exposed portion of a railroad track at approximately 10 MPH. The driver's front air bag deployed without warning which resulted in the consumer sustaining burns from the deployment chemicals.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-14

Driver air bag deployed, but did not inflate during an accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-10

(603-528-5774H)airbag partially deployed in a frontend collision at 40-50MPH into guardrail causing minor injuries and burns to driver. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-01

Power train

14% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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1991 Plymouth Acclaim, unit 1 was traveling westbound on ir 76 in the right lane, when the driver pulled over onto the right berm because of engine trouble, which the vehicle then ignited into flames and was consumed by fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-29

Motor mounts broke upon hitting a curb at 16 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-18

Vehicle speed control

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cables.

CRASH

Suspension

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-08-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V162000 Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

    Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991Complaint volume 99 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    1991-04-14Air bags90V194000 The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

    Remedy: Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1991-05-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-09-30 Engine speed fluctuation
  5. R
    1991-11-20Seat belts91V122000 Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.

    Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  7. I
    1996-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Throttle will not return to the position

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 90V194000 · Air bags
  • Recall 91V122000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim have?
3 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.