MYRModel Year Report

1993 Plymouth Acclaim

● Typical for this model
1993 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:45.645Z

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: 64 complaints 1990 1991: 99 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 71 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1993: 72 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.

SUSPENSION 21%

21% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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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) *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

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

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19950123

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE

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 suspension issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1989 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1994 ● 1990

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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.