1991 Plymouth Acclaim Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1991 Plymouth Acclaim has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 5 fires, 15 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (15 reports).

3Recalls
97Owner complaints
15Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Acclaim?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Plymouth Acclaim recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 91V122Jul 11, 1991130,000 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 90V194Nov 19, 1990398 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Recall 90V162Sep 4, 199018,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Plymouth Acclaim problems

Problem areas named in the 97 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags15
Power Train14
Suspension14
Engine And Engine Cooling13
Vehicle Speed Control12
Electrical System11
Seat Belts7
Structure7
Exterior Lighting6
Fuel System, Gasoline5

What owners report

2011-06-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 AREA OF THE MUFFLER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0381-91)*JB
2006-12-09, Seats
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
2005-04-04, Structure
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1991, SPRINGS IN FRONT DOORS TOO STRONG. *BF *JB
2004-02-11, Structure
BAD PAINT WHICH IS NOW PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND ROOF, THOUGH THE REST OF THE CAR IS JUST FINE.*AK
2003-04-28, Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO SATISFY HIM AS A LONG TIME CUSTOMER. MR SCC *JB

1991 Plymouth Acclaim questions

Does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?

Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (15), Power Train (14), Suspension (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Plymouth Acclaim has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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