Plymouth Acclaim Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Plymouth Acclaim model year (1989–1995) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Plymouth Acclaim Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 67 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 104
1 recall · 54 complaints
6 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem score: 79
1 recall · 40 complaints
12 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 67
Best Plymouth Acclaim Years to Buy
0 recalls · 22 complaints
Main area: SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem score: 28
1 recall · 31 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 34
0 recalls · 45 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 47
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Plymouth Acclaim — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 22 | 3 | — | 28 | Good |
| 1994 | 1 | 45 | 4 | — | 56 | Caution |
| 1993 | 0 | 45 | 1 | — | 47 | Caution |
| 1992 | 1 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 79 | Avoid |
| 1991 | 3 | 67 | 14 | — | 104 | Avoid |
| 1990 | 1 | 40 | 12 | — | 67 | Caution |
| 1989 | 1 | 31 | — | — | 34 | Good |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Plymouth Acclaim Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Acclaim models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Acclaim should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim if possible. It has 3 recalls, 67 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 104 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Acclaim to buy?+
The 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 28. It has only 0 recalls and 22 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Acclaim has the fewest problems?+
The 1995, 1989, 1993 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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