MYRModel Year Report

1991 Plymouth Acclaim

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:56:26.761Z

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 PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030414

DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE DURING AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950210

(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, 19950201

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900824 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V162000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1991 — complaint volume: 97
R 19910414 — air bags

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.

Campaign 90V194000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910530 — PE (closed 19910930)

ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATION

R 19911120 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 91V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19960514 — PE (closed 19961031)

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V194000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V122000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

● 1993 ● 1994 ● 1992

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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:frontal, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim have?

3 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.