1991 Plymouth Acclaim
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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.
15% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURYShow 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
14% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
CRASH INJURY13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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, 20110629
MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE UPON HITTING A CURB AT 16 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 19941018
12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and cables.
CRASH12% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and coil springs.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATION
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
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1991 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 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.
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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.