1990 Plymouth Acclaim engine problems

16 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 27%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine
7
Engine: gasoline
5
Exhaust system
2
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Plymouth Acclaim engine problems in other years

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported December 27, 1989 · 634,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk: The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details

What 1990 Plymouth Acclaim owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Engine · OH · fire

Vehicle engine caught fire.*mr the consumer was traveling in the left lane when a big bang was heard. Smoke started coming through the dash board. Sparks were coming from under the vehicle when the engine caught fire. Once on the shoulder, the vehicle burned. The entire front end burned through, the only thing left was the rear tires and tail lights. There were no injuries. Vehicle never had engine problems and no repairs were made. *ph

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Engine · VA

While driving at normal speed head gasket blewout. Dealer notified. Consumer stated vehicle was without warranty.

Filed Nov 16, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Engine · NJ · fire

Consumer experienced problem with engine valve cover gasket similar to the one described in recall 89v237000, where vehicle got on fire and was totaled.*ak

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Engine · NJ · fire

Vehicle was just parked. Consumer happened to look out the window and saw vehicle engulfed in huge flames. Dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Dec 17, 1999 · Engine · NY

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Aug 17, 1999 · Engine · NY

We have just recently discovered that their was a recall on our 1990 plymouth acclaim dated december 05,1990,the recall owner notification date was febuary 21,1990.we were never notified by anyone of this recall.campaign number 89v237000.component description engine;gasket;valve cover.since we have owned this car since 1989 we have had chrsysler repair this problem 3 times at a cost of hundreds of dollars with no success.the problem still exist.leaks oil constantly through valve cover.today august 17,1999 I called chrsyler about this recall and they told me it never existed????how could this be possible???what angers us is that over the years we have owned this car we have paid chrysler many hundreds of dollars to fix this problem and it has always existed to reoccur??constantly leaks oil through valve covers.this has also ruined our driveway...not to mention having to add oil all the time.why were we never notified of this recall.thank you vivian arena.

Filed Mar 27, 1999 · Engine · CA

Overpowering fumes when car idling & fan blower on. No reply to ltr to chrysler 11/23/98. Dealer can't find source. Toxic choking smell.

Filed Jan 22, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

Whenever driving vehicle for a short or a long period of time vehicle would smoke. Dealer had to replaced the radiator and the problem still exists.

Filed Jun 21, 1998 · Engine · RI

Valve guides were put up through the bottom of the head instead of through the top. Manufactures defect sould be taken care of through manufacture.

Questions about the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim engine

Does the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim have engine problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Plymouth Acclaim engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 89V237000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Plymouth Acclaim have bad engine?

The Plymouth Acclaim model years with the most engine complaints are 1990 (16 complaints), 1991 (11 complaints) and 1993 (11 complaints).