1996 Plymouth Acclaim Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Acclaim years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Acclaim model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 145,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 145,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Plymouth Acclaim recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- 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.
When the air conditioner is on high, the tempature gauge sky- rockets right up to hot in about 5 minutes.we have already replaced the air cond. Fan motor, as well as we have put in a new themostat.we have also done a complete radiator flush at my request. All this in the last month,and to no…
Other Plymouth Acclaim years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Acclaim | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.