MYRModel Year Report

1994 Plymouth Acclaim

● Typical for this model
1994 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:55:50.309Z

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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

SEATS 4%

4% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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 (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V023000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1993 ● 1992

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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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