When the air conditioner is on high, the tempature gauge sky- rockets right up to hot in about 5 minutes.we have already replaced the air cond. Fan motor, as well as we have put in a new themostat.we have also done a complete radiator flush at my request. All this in the last month,and to no avail.the temp. Gauge still goes to hot (high),when the air is on high? Can anyone out there help me out?????? This problem has everyone preplexed, and is costing me a lot of money. Help, please anyone ?
The worst 1996 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Plymouth Acclaim owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Compare the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim
Other model years
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim
Is the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim, fewer than a typical Acclaim model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Plymouth Acclaim have?
No recalls on record.
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).
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1996 Plymouth Acclaim?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history