AI Damage1995 Plymouth Acclaim: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 30
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 13% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 10% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 7% of all complaints
- Suspension: 6 complaints (20% of all).
- Seat belts: 4 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (10% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (10% of all).
- Visibility: 3 complaints (10% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 30 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Driver and passenger seats collapsed into reclining position when hit in rear and then when we hit the car in front we were thrown from a laying position up to the dash.
The seat belt retractor on the passenger side took off the vehicle owners finger tip. Tt
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 plymouth acclaim. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated that the rubber timing belt snapped. The vehicle decelerated, coasted, and stopped in traffic.
When exiting the interstate during a heavy rain storm I hit a large puddle of water and the serpentine belt came off making it difficult to steer the car. This car was purchased brand new and sold to me 3 years ago. This had happened to my mother numerous times and twice since I've owned it.
Vehicle was in motion when smoke suddenly started coming from steering column. Consumer quickly pulled over, and got out when it bursted into flames, totalling vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Please provide more information.
Transmission had failure in low gear requiring replacement. Nlm
Tires came apart at area of bead. Inflation was proper. (dot number: m6rv 27430 tiresize: p185/70r14)
Premature head gasket failure causing engine oil contamination, no heat and excessive coolant usage.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,848 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Acclaim has 47 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 30, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, seat belts, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 30. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (10%), smoke, burning smell, fire (10%), warning lights, check engine (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Plymouth Acclaim?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1995 Plymouth Acclaim from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1995 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.