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Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
1989 Plymouth AcclaimProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Engine and engine cooling
6Suspension
6Power train
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Visibility
1Equipment
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1989 Plymouth Acclaim recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Plymouth.
Best & worst years
1989 vs. every other Acclaim year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Acclaim median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Acclaim owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECALL 89 V 237 000/ENGINE VALVE COVER: PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE GASKET. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE VEHICLE HAS A VALVE COVER LEAK AND IS PART OF A RECALL, BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT FIX IT AND THERE IS OIL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED IT SLOWLY LEAKS OIL,THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE NINETY-ONE, AND THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
Own a 1989 Acclaim?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.