1994 Plymouth Acclaim power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission has failed 3 times at mileages 32659(warranty), 53746 (cost $2194.00), 96303 (cost $1722.00). Dealer quoted six week delay at second failure requiring independent repair. Second and third repairs same independent transmission shop. *ak”
filed May 21, 1999
“Was pulling into garage & heard a noise. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed it was rear axle. Had it replaced. It happened again while driving. Was the same problem (rear axle). As the first time. *ak”
filed Oct 20, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2001
Power Train problems in other Acclaim years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Acclaim | 2 | 7% |
| 1993 Acclaim | 15 | 21% |
| 1992 Acclaim | 12 | 19% |
| 1991 Acclaim | 13 | 13% |
| 1990 Acclaim | 8 | 13% |
| 1989 Acclaim | 6 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.