1991 Plymouth Acclaim reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 120
- on record
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 12 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,710
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Plymouth median
-169
median 289 across 33 Plymouth records
Vs 1989-1993
-63
median 183 complaints in 231 records
Top component share
10%
Air Bags: 12 complaints
What owners report fails — 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 12
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10
- SUSPENSION:REAR 9
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 7
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1991 Plymouth Acclaim units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim reliable?
NHTSA has 120 consumer complaints on record for the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. The most-reported problem area is air bags:frontal (12 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1991 Plymouth Acclaim units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags:frontal (12), vehicle speed control (10), suspension:rear (9), power train:automatic transmission (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1991 Plymouth Acclaim?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.