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Plymouth Acclaim years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 392 complaints about the Plymouth Acclaim since 1990, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 1991 model year has 97 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
392
Recalls
6
Worst year
1991
Model years
1990-1996

Plymouth Acclaim years to avoid

No model year of the Plymouth Acclaim stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Plymouth Acclaim years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Plymouth Acclaim complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199419951996

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Most common Plymouth Acclaim problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    61
  • Airbags
    58
  • Engine
    57
  • Suspension
    51
  • Electrical
    37
  • Seat belts
    30
  • Acceleration
    28
  • Brakes
    20
  • Visibility
    16
  • Steering
    15
  • Fuel system
    15
  • Body
    15

Plymouth Acclaim problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-1Engine00
1995-30Suspension02
1994-69Seat belts111
1993-72Transmission012
1992-63Airbags111
1991-97Airbags315
1990-60Engine111

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Plymouth Acclaim

What years of the Plymouth Acclaim should you avoid?

No single model year of the Plymouth Acclaim has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Plymouth Acclaim?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Plymouth Acclaim?

Transmission, with 61 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (58) and engine (57).

How many recalls does the Plymouth Acclaim have?

6 recalls between 1990 and 1996. The 1991 model year has the most, with 3.

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