1989 Plymouth Acclaim Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have driven the vehicle another 15,000 miles since the first indication of failure. I noticed a clunking noise in the rear end it was intermittent and I could not always determine the location. The dealer calmly said I had a broken axle - someone else said - get it welded - another says no way - get a used one from the junk yard. Everyone I talk to tells me of other people with this problem. The manufacturer replacement is the same - no upgraded quality - for $650 (not from the dealer) I can breathe easier. …”
NHTSA complaint #720675, filed 2000-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
14 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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