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AA-Body · Sedan

1991 Plymouth Acclaim

Reliability, common problems, recalls and owner complaints

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim

Recall·90V194000

Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Recall·90V162000

Service brakes: caliper

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Recall·91V122000

Seat belts: anchorage

FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 110 owners reported

Air bags15
Engine and engine cooling13
Power train12
Suspension12

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1991 Plymouth Acclaim at a glance

Trims
BaseLELX
Engine
2.5L 4-Cylinder, 3.0L 6-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
Manual 5-spd, Automatic 3-spd, Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
Browse

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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?

Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 3 recall campaigns cover this model year.

Is the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?

Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 3 recall campaigns cover this model year. How a specific car holds up depends on its engine, mileage and maintenance record.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1991 Plymouth Acclaim listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.