1993 Plymouth Acclaim

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1993 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:55:51.119Z

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, 1993 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 60 complaints 1990 1991: 97 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1993: 72 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
198933
199060
199197
199263
199372
199469
199530
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 40MPH FRONT OF CAR COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020826

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD DRIVER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950214

AIR BAG CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED PASSENGER DURING 5 CAR ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950123

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1994 ● 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.