1993 Plymouth Acclaim Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 21%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim, 21% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 93 Plymouth Acclaim 4 door sedan with a 3 speed automatic transmission the transmission at stops started to slip car wouldn't even move forward at all then when I pressed on the gas pedal to bring up the engine rpms it jump forward and I herd a high pitch squealing noise from under the hood and it started to move again...the transmission is slipping and now wont even shift... With car only has 80,000 miles on it me and wife bought it new from the dealership....this is sad why cause your company has had alot off complaints about this transmission defects for years .. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424409, filed 2011-09, 80,000 miles“Consumer is having a problems with the automatic transmission, the vehicle will not go into gear in reverse, it will go into reverse in neutral and also will go into drive in second gear. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer repaired the part.”
NHTSA complaint #807997, filed 1997-01“Timing belt broke, causing the engine to stall which may cause a crash. Also problems with automatic transmission. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #849618, filed 1999-09“While driving the axle to the transmission just broke the owner did not drive over a pot hole or hit a bump, as she started to slow down she noticed it.”
NHTSA complaint #980587, filed 1996-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 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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