1991 plymouth acclaim, unit 1 was traveling westbound on ir 76 in the right lane, when the driver pulled over onto the right berm because of engine trouble, which the vehicle then ignited into flames and was consumed by fire. *bf according to the police report, the fire may have originated in the catalytic converter area of the muffler. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0381-91)
The worst 1991 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags14
- Transmission13
- Acceleration12
- Engine11
- Electrical10
- Suspension10
- Body7
- Seat belts7
- Lights6
- Brakes5
- Fuel system5
- Seats3
- Visibility3
- Steering2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
- Risk
- Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Replace buckle latch engagement.
Recall number 91V122000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
- Risk
- Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
- Remedy
- Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
Recall number 90V194000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
- Risk
- This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Recall number 90V162000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
Defect investigations
Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
PE96036
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
Engine speed fluctuation
There is no summary currently available
PE91080
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Information on child seat tether anchors
1991 Plymouth Acclaim fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 26-31 | 22-25 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 |
What 1991 Plymouth Acclaim owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car was struck from the rear causing the drivers seat to break and falling back into the rear seat and losing control of the car and continuing another 200 feet before being able to recover and stop the vehicle.
Plymouth acclaim 1991, springs in front doors too strong. *bf
Bad paint which is now peeling off the hood and roof, though the rest of the car is just fine.
The transmission went out on the vehicle. The consumer requested another vehicle to satisfy him as a long time customer. Mr scc
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.
The paint on this vehicle is just falling off in splotches. A mechanic friend of mine said that was typical of this make and model. He claims the manufacturer used the incorrect primer and final paint.
At 28-32 MPH vehicle jerks/shifts to second gear, and rpms go to 3000-4000. Vehicle will not accelerate at this point. Transmission is stuck in second gear,.consumer has to shut off engine to get out of second gear. This has happened only once at 55 MPH, all other times at 28-32mph.
Vehicle seems to downshift, or not get enough gas, driving it will go into lower gear, engine will rev, odometer goes over 5, in order to keep it from shutting off, I drive it in lower gear. First started after driving app. 50 miles, now it won't stay running. Have replaced the coil, did not help
Coolant was leaking from underneath of vehicle. Also exhaust system was blowing out blue smoke from pipe area. Dealership was aware of problem.
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Questions about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
Is the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Owners have filed 97 complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, 1.5 times a typical Acclaim model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?
Airbags, with 14 complaints. Next is transmission (13).
How many recalls does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, air bags and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 90V194000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Acclaim have bad airbags?
The Plymouth Acclaim model years with the most airbags complaints are 1991 (14 complaints), 1990 (13 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim range from 20 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-21 city and 26-31 highway.
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