MYRModel Year Report

1993 Plymouth Acclaim

● Typical for this model
1993 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:36.578Z

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
72
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1993: 72 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.

Suspension

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

Power train

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The consumer was traveling west bound on the highway (Ohio turnpike), when the vehicle began to smoke. The consumer exited the vehicle and saw the vehicle on fire. (Ohio traffic crash report)

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11

Air bags

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving 40MPH front of car collided with another car and air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26

Airbag did not deploy, seat belts did not hold driver. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-14

Also filed under Seat belts

Air bag caught fire and burned passenger during 5 car accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-23

Electrical system

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  2. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 suspension, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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