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1991 Plymouth AcclaimProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.5× the Acclaim median · #1 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints9731 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim has problems

97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags1412
Power train131
Vehicle speed control121
Engine and engine cooling111
Electrical system103
Suspension100
Seat belts71
Structure70
Exterior lighting60
8 other systems203

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1991 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.

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-122 · Jul 11, 1991 · 130,000 vehicles

Risk. LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 90V-194 · Nov 19, 1990 · 398 vehicles

Risk. AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Plymouth Acclaim safety ratings

1991 Plymouth Acclaim 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATIONPE91080 · closed Sep 30, 1991
    No recall
  2. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  3. THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITIONPE96036 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Acclaim owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER DROVE OVER AN EXPOSED PORTION OF A RAILROAD TRACK AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER SUSTAINING BURNS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT CHEMICALS. *JB
Complaint 10015813 · Apr 14, 2003
(603-528-5774H)AIRBAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED IN A FRONTEND COLLISION AT 40-50MPH INTO GUARDRAIL CAUSING MINOR INJURIES AND BURNS TO DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
Complaint 959447 · Feb 1, 1995
WAS GOING 35MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. ACCLAIM WAS CROSSING INTERSECTION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Complaint 845007 · Aug 12, 1999

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