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1994 Plymouth AcclaimProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Acclaim median · #5 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints6919 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem11Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim has problems

69 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
Power train110
Seat belts111
Engine and engine cooling100
Air bags88
Suspension60
Service brakes, hydraulic62
Seats41
Visibility30
Electrical system20
7 other systems111

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

1 recall

1994 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 94V-023 · Feb 8, 1994 · 200 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL, EXPOSING THE RESTRAINED OCCUPANTS TO A GREATER RISK OF INJURY.

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

1994 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

1994 Plymouth Acclaim safety ratings

1994 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Acclaim owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WAS PULLING INTO GARAGE & HEARD A NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED IT WAS REAR AXLE. HAD IT REPLACED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. WAS THE SAME PROBLEM (REAR AXLE). AS THE FIRST TIME. *AK
Complaint 818654 · Oct 20, 1997
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE JERKS AND THEN DOWNSHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR. AND HAVE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT GEAR UNLESS TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND STARTING IT UP AGAIN. *AK
Complaint 815496 · Aug 19, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR WITH NO WARNING.DEADELR REPLACED THE TRANS AXLE 3 TIMES. AND NOW A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 813519 · Jun 26, 1997

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