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)
1991 Plymouth Acclaim engine problems
11 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline5
- Engine4
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
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Plymouth Acclaim engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine speed fluctuation
There is no summary currently available
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What 1991 Plymouth Acclaim owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Coolant was leaking from underneath of vehicle. Also exhaust system was blowing out blue smoke from pipe area. Dealership was aware of problem.
Sporadic behavior, vehicle will not accelerate past 30 MPH.
While driving on the expressway at 45mph or slowing down to make a turn, vehicle just cuts off.
Shocks and struts failed.
While at a stop light the engine idles. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further infromation.
Intermittent stalling.
Head gasket leaks oil.
Vehicle stalled twice while in traffic.
Three motor mounts broke. Tt
Questions about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim engine
Does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim have engine problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Plymouth Acclaim engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 1991 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Airbags 14Transmission 13Acceleration 12Electrical 10Suspension 10Body 7Seat belts 7Lights 6Brakes 5Fuel system 5Seats 3Visibility 3Steering 2Locks 1
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