1993 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Worth extra scrutiny
The 1993 Plymouth Acclaim sits mid-pack among Acclaim years: 102 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 70, with no recalls and 2 closed investigations. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (18), transmission (17), and suspension (15), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
102
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
14
Crash-involved
4
Fires reported
11
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1993 compare to other Acclaim years?
What are the most common 1993 Plymouth Acclaim problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 18% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 17 | 17% | — flat |
| Suspension | 15 | 15% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 11 | 11% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 11 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 6 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 4 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Other | 3 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 3 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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 ”
“CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR IN REVERSE, IT WILL GO INTO REVERSE IN NEUTRAL AND ALSO WILL GO INTO DRIVE IN SECOND GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPAIRED THE PART. *AK”
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE TORSION BAR WAS FOUND TO BE UNWELDED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
“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…”
“WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 8-10MPH, HAD REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE. THIS CAUSED INJURY TO DRIVER. HAND SLAMMED INTO WINDSHIELD & BROKE THE KNUCKLE.ALSO, SUSTAINED UPPER BODY BRUISES.*AK”
1993 Plymouth Acclaim — common questions
Is the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
It is close to typical for the Acclaim: 102 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 2 investigations on file.
What are the most common 1993 Acclaim problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (18 complaints), transmission (17 complaints), suspension (15 complaints).
Does the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim.
Is the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Plymouth Acclaim years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Acclaim years to avoid are 1991. The cleanest record among Acclaim years belongs to 1996.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.