1993 Plymouth Acclaim Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim, 14% of the 72 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving a dark colored smoke came from exhaust, there was a noise in engine, resulting in a fire. Dealer contacted. Could not fix problem. When vehicle is at idle, it operates rough, then very dark smoke comes out of the exhaust, after 2 minutes the primary relay rattles and then the A/C relay, the accelerator races. The wires in the harness wire jacket discharge a white smoke and then the engine idles down with a smooth sound. When driving on the highway, after about 2 minutes, the vehicle will stall, mechanic states possible electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8016193, filed 2002-08“Ignition switch shorted and caused the airbag light to come on and also shut down the air conditioning and heater controls. The wiring harness was burned with plastic melted in two separate areas.”
NHTSA complaint #522508, filed 1998-08“Electrical wiring in steering system malfunctioned, cauisng the air bag to deploy halfway, and no electrial power which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #826675, filed 1998-08“Vehicle had been parked for a short period of time. Driver returned and started the vehicle, smoke billowed out of the hood vents on the driver's side and driver could smell something burning.”
NHTSA complaint #537484, filed 1998-06Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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