1992 Plymouth Acclaim Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Would make a right turn & steering wheel would stay in position. Would pull hard to left to correct towards center. Would hear a clunking sound. Took to shop & mechanic noticed rack & pinion on bottom of steering was ruined. Had no leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #833679, filed 1999-01“Under steering column there is hot heat coming from under where the key goes. Also, the air bag light is on and the air bag light won't go off. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and they can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #830441, filed 1998-11“Driving vehicle speed 5mph, driver side airbag deployed without warning, and no impact was involved, causing loss of control, hitting a parked vehicle, driver sustained injury.”
NHTSA complaint #985787, filed 1996-07Related recalls
- 92V015000Feb 14, 1992The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.Covers: Plymouth Acclaim 1992, Dodge Caravan 1992, Plymouth Voyager 1992 +10 more
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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