1993 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
15% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
14% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
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).
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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.