1994 Plymouth Acclaim

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1994 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:31.243Z

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

1994: 71 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1988	1
1989	33
1990	64
1991	99
1992	63
1993	72
1994	71
1995	30
1996	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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SCREECHING BELT PULLEY I KNOW IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL BUT I DON'T KNOW WHICH ONE IT IS IN ORDER TO GET IT REPLACED. PLEASE HELP ME WITH INFO ON THIS THANK YOU *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080605

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 40 MPH, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG CAME OUT BUT DID NOT INFLATE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950802

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED SHIRT TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950707

UPON IMPACT, DURING MULTI-CRASH REAR TO FRONT, AT APPROX. 10-35MPH HEAD WAS FORCED INTO STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG PLASTIC COVER, CAUSED FACIAL INJURIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950331

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and torque arm.

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I PURCHASE MY 1994 ACCLAIM IN 1994. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRAILING ARM IN THE REAR OF MY CAR. I AM A GOOD DRIVER. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY CRASHING TO THIS CAR IN 9 YEARS. I HAVE ABOUT 189,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030424

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940518 — seat belts

THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Remedy: THE TRAVELING SAFETY BELT LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 94V023000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seat belts issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V023000 (seat belts) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1989 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1993 ● 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.