1995 Plymouth Acclaim

▲ Better than typical
1995 Plymouth Acclaim
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:26.080Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
30
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 30 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

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing rear and stabilizer bar.

Seat belts

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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The seat belt retractor on the passenger side took off the vehicle owners finger tip. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Automatic restraint took off end of wife's finger on right hand while turning to rear passenger when ignition turned on and seat belt went to end of track.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Vehicle speed control

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

FIRE
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When exiting the interstate during a heavy rain storm I hit a large puddle of water and the serpentine belt came off making it difficult to steer the car. This car was purchased brand new and sold to me 3 years ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-23

Visibility

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and windshield wiper/washer.

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

1995 Plymouth Acclaim — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.