1994 Plymouth Acclaim problems & reliability
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 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.
8 complaints report injuries (12 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1994 Plymouth Acclaim vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 11 | 16% |
| Seat Belts → | 11 | 16% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 10 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 12% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 9% |
| Suspension | 6 | 9% |
| Seats | 4 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 6% |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Screeching belt pulley I know it is a common problem for this make and model but I don't know which one it is in order to get it replaced. Please help me with info on this thank you *tr”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 5, 2008
“I purchase my 1994 acclaim in 1994. This is the second time I have had to replace the trailing arm in the rear of my car. I am a good driver. I have not had any crashing to this car in 9 years. I have about 189,000 miles on this vehicle. I was informed this problem is common with this car. Please contact me if you…”
Suspension · filed Apr 24, 2003
“Consumer had a problem with the motor mounts on the vehicle. Consumer was told that chrysler recalled some of the vehicles with the same defect. Consumer is requesting a refund on monies paid for services rendered. *jg”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 31, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
Defect Petition DP03002 · opened May 7, 2003 · closed Jul 22, 2003
- SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96008 · opened Jan 25, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996
Technical service bulletins
46 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim. The 10 most recent:
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that…
23-014-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2015
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
1802002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2002
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
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 1994 Plymouth Acclaim in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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