1994 Plymouth Acclaim Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
The safety belt anchors (buckle lock bars) do not meet the static load requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Remedy: The traveling safety belt lock bar assemblies will be replaced on these vehicles.
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Screeching belt pulley i know it is a common problem for this make and model but i don't know which one it is in order to get it replaced. Please help me with info on this thank you *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“I purchase my 1994 acclaim in 1994. This is the second time i have had to replace the trailing arm in the rear of my car. I am a good driver. I have not had any crashing to this car in 9 years. I have”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2003 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 22–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Plymouth Acclaim model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Plymouth Acclaim model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Plymouth Acclaim | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | 1 | 33 |
| 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | 1 | 60 |
| 1991 Plymouth Acclaim | 3 | 97 |
| 1992 Plymouth Acclaim | 1 | 63 |
| 1993 Plymouth Acclaim | 0 | 72 |
| 1994 Plymouth Acclaim | 1 | 69 |
| 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | 0 | 30 |
| 1996 Plymouth Acclaim | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1994 Plymouth Acclaim
How do I know if my 1994 Plymouth Acclaim has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1994 Plymouth Acclaim; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Plymouth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V023000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.