1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
1 recalls, 78 complaints - 47 TSBs
94V023000 Feb 8, 1994
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORS (BUCKLE LOCK BARS) DO NOT MEET THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL, EXPOSING THE RESTRAINED OCCUPANTS TO A GREATER RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
THE TRAVELING SAFETY BELT LOCK BAR ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
78 total complaints
12 crashes 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: Apr 10, 2008
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
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Apr 22, 2003
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 ABOUT 189,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH THIS CAR. PLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 31, 2002
CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR MOUNTS ON THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT CHRYSLER RECALLED SOME OF THE VEHICLES WITH THE SAME DEFECT. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND ON MONIES PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED. *JG
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
WHENEVER BUMPING INTO SEAT BELT WHETHER IT IS HARD OR A SOFT BUMP SEAT BELT WILL COME LOOSE.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
SEATBELT BUCKLES COME LOOSE WHEN BUMPING AGAINST SOMETHING. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. DEALER STATED IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.*AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 8, 2002
THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY. THEY WILL COME UNLOCKED TOO EASILY. THEY MUST BE RECALLED!!!*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 27, 2001
AT 85 DEGREES OR HIGHER CAR STALLS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
2ND FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION WAS 2YRS LATER AT 65+ ON ODOMETER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 3, 2001
ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WOULD CRACK WHEN WEATHER WAS EITHER HOT OR COLD. AS SOON AS WEATHER CHANGED, HEAD GASKETS WOULD EXPAND OR CONTRACT, AND THEN CRACK. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. ALSO, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAD GASKETS WERE MADE OF ALUMINUM AND NOT STEE... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 19, 2000
THE BOLT HOLDING THE SEAT UPWARD SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO FLING BACK, HER BACK WAS INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS. *SLC
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2000
CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE WHEN IT LURCHED BACKWARDS NEARLY HITTING A PARKED CAR, ANOTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE AGAIN LURCHED BACKWARDS WHILE IDLING, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO STEPS WHERE IT FINALLY STOPPED. *SLC
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPS, AND THE RED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. AFTER A WHILE THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN AND GENERALLY THEN RUNS FINE.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPS, AND THE RED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. AFTER A WHILE THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AGAIN AND GENERALLY THEN RUNS FINE.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED IN ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 1, 2000
Incident date: Jan 29, 2000
BAR UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF VEHICLE IS KNOCKING AGAINST IT. DEALER IS RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
Aug 27, 1999
Incident date: Aug 19, 1999
THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SCRAPING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE NOISE WAS CAUSED BY TORQUE BAR BREAKING A TTHE POINT WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE REAR AXEL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 21, 1999
Incident date: May 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES AT MILEAGES 32659(WARRANTY), 53746 (COST $2194.00), 96303 (COST $1722.00). DEALER QUOTED SIX WEEK DELAY AT SECOND FAILURE REQUIRING INDEPENDENT REPAIR. SECOND AND THIRD REPAIRS SAME INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 19, 1999
Incident date: May 18, 1999
I AM HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE BELTS DO NOT RETRACT FULLY AND GET STUCK IN THE TRACK. AS A RESULT WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE SHOULD RESTRAINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION ON A ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
THE CONDITION IS CONTINUING AND GETTING WORSE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Feb 17, 1999
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Feb 17, 1999
ROCKER COVER FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Feb 17, 1999
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 8, 1999
PASSENGER EXPERIENCING TIGHTENING OF THE SEAT BELT WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING IF THE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING THE IGNITION WILL OVERHEAT, WHERE THE KEY GOES INTO THE CASING GETS VERY HOT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jan 12, 1999
PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT TIGHTENS WHEN PASSENGER TRIES TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM FAILED, UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Aug 30, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 13, 1998
Incident date: Jul 31, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE TRAILING AXLE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 15, 1998
Incident date: Jun 30, 1998
RETAINER CLIP FOR THE DISC BRAKE PAD IS RUBBING AGAINST THE ROTOR, AND THE CORNER OF THE CLIP IS WEARING OUT IN ONE SPOT ON THE DISC BRAKE PAD RETAINER CLIP. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 13, 1998
THE RIGHT HEADLAMP HAS A BURNED REFLECTOR. MOISTURE GETS INSIDE THE LAMP WHEN THERE IS A LEAK AROUND THE LENS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 29, 1998
DASH LIGHT DESIGN DOES NOT ILLUMINATE THE KM SCALE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 23, 1998
DRIVER SEAT IN RECLINE POSITION. VEHICLE'S BODY PAINT IS PEELING.
SEATS
Feb 23, 1998
DRIVER SEAT IN RECLINE POSITION. VEHICLE'S BODY PAINT IS PEELING.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 17, 1998
Incident date: Feb 12, 1998
FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 4, 1998
CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN PREPARING TO PULL PUT WHEN SUDDENLY WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. ALSO CAUSED THE DUST PARTICLES LOCATED WITHIN THE AIRBAG TO GET INTO EYES OF CONSUMER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION. CONSUMER IS NOW SEEING A SPECIALIST ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 11, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL STALL, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM DRIVING. I CAN BE ON A CITY STREET ON THE HIGHWAY. IT FIRST HAPPENED ABOUT SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE FIRST TIME THE ROTOR WAS REPLACED, MY MACHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, EVENTUALLY HE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ROTOR AND HE REPLACED ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 18, 1997
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, BRUISES ON CONSUMERS ARMS AND SMOKE WITHIN THE VEHICLE.
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 20, 1997
Incident date: Jul 23, 1997
WAS PULLING INTO GARAGE & HEARD A NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED IT WAS REAR AXLE. HAD IT REPLACED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. WAS THE SAME PROBLEM (REAR AXLE). AS THE FIRST TIME. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 20, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 28, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 19, 1997
Incident date: Apr 12, 1997
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE JERKS AND THEN DOWNSHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR. AND HAVE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT GEAR UNLESS TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND STARTING IT UP AGAIN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 26, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR WITH NO WARNING.DEADELR REPLACED THE TRANS AXLE 3 TIMES. AND NOW A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 26, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR WITH NO WARNING.DEADELR REPLACED THE TRANS AXLE 3 TIMES. AND NOW A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
May 27, 1997
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
May 27, 1997
FUEL PUMP REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Apr 25, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
DRIVING; HEARD CLUNKING,SQUISHING NOISE; TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO CHECKED UNDER VEHICLE; NOTICED STABILIZER BAR CRACKED ON LEFT SIDE WHERE WHEEL MOUNTS ARE; WAS INFORMED STABILIZER COULD BREAK & PIERCE BRAKE HOSE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Jan 2, 1997
WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL TRANSMISSION MOVING. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP; WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS DROPPING & NEEDED A REPLACEMENT. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jan 23, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
ODOMETER KEPT ON STICKING AND WOULD NOT TRACK SPEED; ALSO, STEERING GEAR BOX REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Jan 23, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
ODOMETER KEPT ON STICKING AND WOULD NOT TRACK SPEED; ALSO, STEERING GEAR BOX REPLACED. *AK
Showing 50 of 78 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
47 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
7971/7972
Jan 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL REGARDING THE METHANOL CONCENTRATION SENSOR. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
180197
Jan 17, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $2E-EGR SYSTEM FAILURE. *JD
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
180795A
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH TRANSAXLE SHIFTS. *T2W
080995
Mar 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE SWITCHES ON THE RIGHT FRONT POWER WINDOW AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP SWITCH. *TW
210195
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *TW
180795
Feb 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
HARSH TRANSAXLE SHIFTS. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
182294
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HIGHER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT AT COLD START UP. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM across all model years (1989, 1994).
9
Total Recalls
538
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
72
Reported Crashes
29
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths