Paint delamination on horizontal surfaces. Started with just a few flakes. By winter of 2002, areas were increasing in size dramaticaly. Paint on hood is now 90% gone. Top has lost 60% of paint and is begining to rust! Deck lid is still minor wth perhaps 10% loss but it is starting to loose more paint!I have talked to 2 dealers and they say no coverage! 2 letters to chrysler corporation have gone unanswered.
The worst 1992 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags12
- Transmission12
- Suspension9
- Acceleration7
- Electrical7
Problems by type
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- Airbags12
- Transmission12
- Suspension9
- Acceleration7
- Electrical7
- Fuel system5
- Steering5
- Engine4
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Visibility3
- Lights2
- Seat belts2
- Locks1
- Seats1
Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
- Risk
- Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
- Remedy
- Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Recall number 92V015000 · Recall details
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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
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Flash programming failure recovery
- 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
1992 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 | 25-29 | 22-23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24-26 | 20-21 |
What 1992 Plymouth Acclaim owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There was an erratic operation of the odometer and speedometer. Mr scc
While driving smoke appeared in vehicle due to defective ignition wiring harness. Also replaced gasket/thermostat/radiator cap.
Vehiicle hesitated/stalled due to ignition problem. Dt
The ignition switch caught on fire while driving. The dealer has been notified. *ts *nlm
The vehicles upper steering column shaft fractured while driving and loss steering control of vehicle. Dealer has been notified and informed that the vehicle VIN# was not covered under the recall92v015. Mr
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and the driver lost control, as a result of the accident the driver was killed.
Intermittently at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct problem.
Consumer pulled into a parking lot/turned car off, and 5 or 10 minutes later smoke started coming from under the hood, and engine on fire. Vehicle was totalled.*ak fuel pressure regulator failed.
While driving at about 45 MPH driver's side airbag deployed, consumer lost control. There were no warning lights prior to this incident.
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Questions about the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim
Is the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, close to a typical Acclaim model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim?
Airbags, with 12 complaints. Next is transmission (12).
How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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 1992 Plymouth Acclaim get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 25-29 highway.
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