1995 Plymouth Acclaim Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2019 · 30 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Acclaim years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. That is the most of any Acclaim model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Plymouth Acclaim
1993-1995 Plymouth Acclaim photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Plymouth Acclaim problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension6
Seat Belts4
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~88,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3
Visibility3
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Structure2
Tires2
Engine1 · ~60,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension620%———
Seat Belts413%———
Engine and Engine Cooling310%88,000——
Vehicle Speed Control310%———
Visibility310%———
Electrical System27%———
Power Train27%———
Structure27%———
Tires27%———
Engine13%60,000——
Equipment13%———
Latches/locks/linkages13%———
Parking Brake13%———
Seats13%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13%———
Steering13%———
Unknown or Other13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 6 complaints
1995: 6199561996: 5199651997: 6199761998: 4199842000: 2200022001: 2200122002: 2200222003: 1200312014: 1201412019: 120191

n = 30 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Plymouth Acclaim recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
  • Safety blt latch operation (PE96008) — opened Jan 25, 1996, closed Jun 28, 1996.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 plymouth acclaim. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated that the rubber timing belt snapped. The vehicle decelerated, coasted, and stopped in traffic. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then towed to apple dodge hanover (200 eisenhower dr, hanover, pa…

Engine · received Aug 13, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11243594

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. This had happened to my mother numerous times and twice since i've owned it. It…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 23, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10649400

Driver and passenger seats collapsed into reclining position when hit in rear and then when we hit the car in front we were thrown from a laying position up to the dash. *nlm

Seats · received Mar 27, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10013565

Vehicle was in motion when smoke suddenly started coming from steering column. Consumer quickly pulled over, and got out when it bursted into flames, totalling vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Please provide more information.*ak

Electrical System · received May 8, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8009442

Transmission had failure in low gear requiring replacement. Nlm

Power Train · received Mar 27, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 759869

Other Plymouth Acclaim years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
1996 Acclaim10
1995300

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim?

Owners most often report suspension, seat belts, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Acclaim model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.