1993 Plymouth ACCLAIM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
46 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Rear is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 46 complaints (17.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 8.7% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 8.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 6.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Rear | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
Suspension:Rear: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 44 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 21; 1996: 10; 2000: 4; 2001: 5; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Rear leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 748323 · 2001-07-12 (July 12, 2001)
CAR STALLS AND ENGINE DIES AT ANY SPEED ANYTIME FOR NO APPARENT REASON - NO ONE CAN DEFINITIVELY DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 748323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8016193 · 2002-08-13 (August 13, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING A DARK COLORED SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST, THERE WAS A NOISE IN ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. DEALER CONTACTED. COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE, IT OPERATES ROUGH, THEN VERY DARK SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE EXHAUST, AFTER 2 MINUTES THE PRIMARY RELAY RATTLES AND THEN THE A/C RELAY, THE ACCELERATOR RACES. THE WIRES IN THE HARNESS WIRE JACKET DISCHARGE A WHITE SMOKE AND THEN THE ENGINE IDLES DOWN WITH A SMOOTH SOUND. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL, MECHANIC STATES POSSIBLE ELEC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8016193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486503 · 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, ALSO ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8010634 · 2002-05-29 (May 29, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD NOISE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS BENT IN DUE TO BRAKE CABLE SHEARING OFF ALL BOLTS. WHEN TOWED WHEEL FELL OFF. WILL CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8010634 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424409 · 2011-09-09 (September 9, 2011)
MY 93 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 4 DOOR SEDAN WITH A 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE TRANSMISSION AT STOPS STARTED TO SLIP CAR WOULDN'T EVEN MOVE FORWARD AT ALL THEN WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL TO BRING UP THE ENGINE RPMS IT JUMP FORWARD AND I HERD A HIGH PITCH SQUEALING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IT STARTED TO MOVE AGAIN...THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND NOW WONT EVEN SHIFT... WITH CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT ME AND WIFE BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP....THIS IS SAD WHY CAUSE YOUR COMPANY HAS HAD ALOT OFF COMPLAINTS ABOUT TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 877772 · 2001-01-09 (January 9, 2001)
CONSUMER HAD TO ADD TRANSMISSION OIL. THEN, CONSUMER TRIED TO SHIFT GEAR, BUT IT WOULD NOT WORK IN ANY GEAR , REVERSE WILL WORK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 877772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486770 · 1995-06-01 (June 1, 1995)
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, CAUSING NOISE/DIFFICULTY TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486770 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882528 · 2001-03-08 (March 8, 2001)
WOULD HAVE PROBLEMS WITH STEERING DUE TO BUSHINGS & TRAILER ARM BEING BROKEN. WHEN EVER GOING OVER BUMPS OR HITTING THEM, REAR END WOULD MAKE NOISES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882528 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802258 · 1996-09-11 (September 11, 1996)
ELECTRICAL KEY CYLINDER IGNITION IS BINDING UP. WHEN TRYING TO START CAR, THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802258 at NHTSA ↗