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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Plymouth Acclaim1989–1995

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

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Plymouth Acclaim
1989–1995
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 1.8
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
4
Recalls
304
Complaints
—
Best Yr
40
Injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
Years Analyzed
4
Total Recalls
304
Total Complaints
40
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths

Plymouth Acclaim — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
19950223—
57
39
51
Good
19940454—
57
39
51
Caution
19930451—
57
39
51
Caution
199215462
57
39
51
Avoid
199116714—
57
39
51
Avoid
199014012—
57
39
51
Avoid
1989131——
57
39
51
Good

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Plymouth Acclaim Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
26
SUSPENSION:REAR
26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
24
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
14
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
8

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Acclaim compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Acclaim models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1989 · 511990 · 511991 · 511992 · 511993 · 511994 · 511995 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Acclaim to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Acclaim model year.

Which Acclaim years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Acclaim problems?+

The most frequently reported Plymouth Acclaim issues involve: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, SUSPENSION:REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Plymouth Acclaim.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Acclaim year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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