My 93 plymouth acclaim 4 door sedan with a 3 speed automatic transmission the transmission at stops started to slip car wouldn't even move forward at all then when I pressed on the gas pedal to bring up the engine rpms it jump forward and I herd a high pitch squealing noise from under the hood and it started to move again...the transmission is slipping and now wont even shift... With car only has 80,000 miles on it me and wife bought it new from the dealership....this is sad why cause your company has had alot off complaints about this transmission defects for years .. And still this company that says it protects the people in the us.. You your company has done nothing millions off people have bought cars from chrysler,dodge,plymouth, jeep with this auto transmissions in them...when or if ever will you protect the consumers.if you cant even do anything to stop company's like them from ripping people off ..I see your company went after toyota corp for its defects.. Just because its a us made auto you should really do your jobs ..just because the cars are old doesn't mean there isn't alot off them still on the roads today..so stop ignoring the facts .. About this company's that has had millions of bad automatic transmission problems....a bad transmission can cause untold or even unknown fatal auto and deaths accidents...across the hole world were there being drivin.. Nto to say how many consumers had to spend out of there own pockets to have the transmission replaced at a cost off at least 1,500 to 2,000 dollars from the years off 1980 to the present day when it was a defective auto part to begin with......sorry to be so negative to you but isn't it your jobs to protect the consumers off the united states...
The worst 1993 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission15
- Suspension14
- Airbags11
- Engine11
- Electrical10
- Acceleration4
- Brakes4
- Steering4
- Lights3
- Visibility2
- Wheels2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- 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
1993 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 | 19-22 | 24-29 | 21-25 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24-26 | 20-21 |
What 1993 Plymouth Acclaim owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 1993 plymouth acclaim's front headlights collect water and eventually burn out the headlamps. Also causes poor visability for night driving. I would like replacement headlights since I feel I shouldn't have to pay $120.00 for each.
The consumer was traveling west bound on the highway (ohio turnpike), when the vehicle began to smoke. The consumer exited the vehicle and saw the vehicle on fire. (ohio traffic crash report)
While driving 40mph front of car collided with another car and air bags did not deploy.
While driving a dark colored smoke came from exhaust, there was a noise in engine, resulting in a fire. Dealer contacted. Could not fix problem.*ak when vehicle is at idle, it operates rough, then very dark smoke comes out of the exhaust, after 2 minutes the primary relay rattles and then the A/C relay, the accelerator races. The wires in the harness wire jacket discharge a white smoke and then the engine idles down with a smooth sound. When driving on the highway, after about 2 minutes, the vehicle will stall, mechanic states possible electrical problem.
While driving heard a loud noise left rear wheel was bent in due to brake cable shearing off all bolts. When towed wheel fell off. Will contact dealer. Please add VIN.
Possible PCM failure may have caused the vehicle to experience sudden acceleration. Nlm
Car stalls and engine dies at any speed anytime for no apparent reason - no one can definitively determine cause of problem.
The plymouth acclaim does not appear in the federal safety agency database! No safety defect mentioned.
Would have problems with steering due to bushings & trailer arm being broken. When ever going over bumps or hitting them, rear end would make noises.
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Questions about the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
Is the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim, close to a typical Acclaim model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 15 complaints. Next is suspension (14).
How many recalls does the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Plymouth Acclaim have bad transmission?
The Plymouth Acclaim model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (15 complaints), 1991 (13 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim range from 20 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-22 city and 24-29 highway.
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