MYRModel Year Report

1992 Plymouth Acclaim

● Typical for this model
1992 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:31.539Z

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
63
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1992: 63 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.

Power train

22% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and manual transmission.

CRASH
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Transmission jumped from park into reverse, resulting in an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-21

Vehicle shifted from park to reverse, resulting in an accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-09

Air bags

19% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Violent deployment of air bag.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-21

Suspension

16% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing rear and shock absorber.

Vehicle speed control

11% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and the driver lost control, as a result of the accident the driver was killed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11

Electrical system

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
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The ignition switch caught on fire while driving. The dealer has been notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-07

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-02-06Steering92V015000 The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V015000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.