1993 Plymouth ACCLAIM: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10020707 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
MY 1993 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM'S FRONT HEADLIGHTS COLLECT WATER AND EVENTUALLY BURN OUT THE HEADLAMPS. ALSO CAUSES POOR VISABILITY FOR NIGHT DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS SINCE I FEEL I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY $120.00 FOR EACH.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020707 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 482420 · 1995-03-20 (March 20, 1995)
REAR TRAILING ARM CRACKED, CAUSING NOISE IN REAR. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482420 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 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 502586 · 1996-03-05 (March 5, 1996)
FUEL LINES LEAK. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502586 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504966 · 1996-05-28 (May 28, 1996)
REAR AXLE RATTLES. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 568147 · 2002-11-05 (November 5, 2002)
THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON THE HIGHWAY (OHIO TURNPIKE), WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 568147 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.