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1993 Plymouth Acclaim

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
72
Latest Sep 9, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
15
9 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 72 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim, most frequently naming the suspension, airbags and engine categories. 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 42 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

DP03002ClosedDefect Petition

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

Opened May 7, 2003
Closed Jul 22, 2003

MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA 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.

STEERING:COLUMN
PE96008ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

Opened Jan 25, 1996
Closed Jun 28, 1996

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 72
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 9, 2011

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... *TR

NHTSA ID
10424409
Incident
Sep 9, 2011
Mileage
80,000 mi
Exterior lightingOther / unspecified
Filed May 29, 2003

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.

NHTSA ID
10020707
Incident
Jan 16, 2003
Mileage
100,000 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 5, 2002
Fire reported

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) *SCC

NHTSA ID
568147
Incident
Sep 8, 2002
Airbags
Filed Aug 26, 2002
Crash reported

WHILE DRIVING 40MPH FRONT OF CAR COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ID
8017237
Incident
Aug 15, 2002
Electrical
Filed Aug 13, 2002
Fire reported

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. *SLC

NHTSA ID
8016193
Incident
Jan 5, 2002
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed May 29, 2002

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. *AK

NHTSA ID
8010634
Transmission
Filed Sep 10, 2001

POSSIBLE PCM FAILURE MAY HAVE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. NLM

NHTSA ID
785610
Incident
Sep 15, 2000
Engine
Filed Jul 12, 2001

CAR STALLS AND ENGINE DIES AT ANY SPEED ANYTIME FOR NO APPARENT REASON - NO ONE CAN DEFINITIVELY DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
748323

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

R2118796A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

1802002

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

0801001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

2100601

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Plymouth Acclaim by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996101—
1995300245.1
1994691252.8
1993Viewing720248.0
1992631255.8
1991973364.0
1990602059.5
1989332148.3
1988100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.