MYRModel Year Report

1992 Plymouth Acclaim

● Typical for this model
1992 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:23.850Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Acclaim Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 64 complaints 1990 1991: 99 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1994: 71 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1992: 63 complaints
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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%

22% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly and manual transmission.

CRASH
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TRANSMISSION JUMPED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950921

VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950109

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950921

SUSPENSION 16%

16% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and shock absorber.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL, AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
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THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20021107

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920206 — steering

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

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19960514 — PE (closed 19961031)

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1993 ● 1994

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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.