1991 Plymouth Acclaim problems & reliability
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
11 complaints report injuries (15 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 | 14% |
| Power Train | 13 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 12% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 10% |
| Suspension | 10 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7% |
| Structure | 7 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“1991 plymouth acclaim, unit 1 was traveling westbound on ir 76 in the right lane, when the driver pulled over onto the right berm because of engine trouble, which the vehicle then ignited into flames and was consumed by fire. *bf according to the police report, the fire may have originated in the catalytic converter…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 29, 2011
“Car was struck from the rear causing the drivers seat to break and falling back into the rear seat and losing control of the car and continuing another 200 feet before being able to recover and stop the vehicle. *jb”
Seats · filed Dec 9, 2006
“The transmission went out on the vehicle. The consumer requested another vehicle to satisfy him as a long time customer. Mr scc *jb”
Power Train · filed Apr 28, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96036 · opened May 14, 1996 · closed Oct 31, 1996
- SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96008 · opened Jan 25, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996
- ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE91080 · opened May 30, 1991 · closed Sep 30, 1991
Technical service bulletins
31 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. The 10 most recent:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2001
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
082700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
083799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 1999
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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