1992 Plymouth Acclaim
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1991 | 97 |
| 1992 | 63 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.
NHTSA ODI report, 19950921
11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL, AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. *SCC
NHTSA ODI report, 20021211
11% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 92V015000 — check if this car was fixed
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1992 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
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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 air bags:frontal, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.