1991 Plymouth Acclaim suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle seems to downshift, or not get enough gas, driving it will go into lower gear, engine will rev, odometer goes over 5, in order to keep it from shutting off, I drive it in lower gear. First started after driving app. 50 miles, now it won't stay running. Have replaced the coil, did not help*ak”
filed May 28, 2002
“This particular problem has occurred on two similar vehicles, also on every spirit, acclaim, sundance, shadow I've seen on the road or in the junkyard. This piece of conduit running between the spindle plates has cracked on every one I've come across. I bought this car, thinking it was ok but the…”
filed May 3, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Acclaim years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Acclaim | 6 | 20% |
| 1994 Acclaim | 6 | 9% |
| 1993 Acclaim | 14 | 19% |
| 1992 Acclaim | 9 | 14% |
| 1990 Acclaim | 6 | 10% |
| 1989 Acclaim | 6 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.