Plymouth Acclaim Problems by Year
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Plymouth Acclaim, across 2 model years (1995–1996). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (30). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Plymouth Acclaim years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Acclaim model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Acclaim: 30 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Acclaim: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Plymouth Acclaim problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Plymouth Acclaim model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Acclaim | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 Acclaim | 30 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Acclaim years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (30), 1996 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Plymouth Acclaim?
Suspension, with 6 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Plymouth Acclaim have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.