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1990 Plymouth Acclaim Turbo 5MT

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1990 Plymouth Acclaim – front Unverified
Photo: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim in white, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Acclaim (1989–1995); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim in white, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1993 Plymouth Acclaim in Emerald Green Pearl Coat, Front Left, 11-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: '95 Plymouth Acclaim by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim in white, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1993 Plymouth Acclaim in Emerald Green Pearl Coat, Rear Left, 11-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1990 Plymouth Acclaim Turbo 5MT is a 150-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Acclaim measures 181.2 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.5L SOHC inline-4, turbocharged (Turbo I)
Horsepower150 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque180 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 104
Injection TypeTurbocharged multi-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.2 in
Width68.1 in
Height55.5 in
Wheelbase103.3 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear37.9 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear38.3 in

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim Turbo 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Plymouth ACCLAIM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

NHTSA campaign 08E033000

Dec 27, 1989 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

NHTSA campaign 89V237000

64 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Plymouth ACCLAIM

Owner Complaints

64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Plymouth ACCLAIM (11 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling17
Air Bags13
Power Train8
Suspension7
Electrical System6
Seat Belts5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 31, 2023 · Air Bags, Seat Belts 2 injuries
“July 2017 I was hit by a drunk driver of which I was a passenger in my vehicle upon impact my seatbelts automatically released and my airbags did not deploy causing my driver to be ejected from the…”
Sep 7, 2021 · Seat Belts Crash 2 injuries
“both the drivers and the passengers front seat belts did not work correctly, If i repeadely inserted the clasp in and out, eventually they would click, but then later they would release, when i was in…”
Mar 12, 2021 · Seat Belts Crash 2 injuries
“JULY 2017 I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY OWN VEHICLE AND ME AND MY DRIVER WERE BOTH WEARING THE SEATBELTS, THAT AT IMPACT RELEASED AND HE WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE DOOR THAT HAD OPENED ON IMPACT AND IN THE SPIN…”
Jun 1, 2006 · Visibility, Latches/Locks/Linkages
“CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW PROBLEMS. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE MOTOR HAD FAILED. *JB”
May 18, 2004 · Air Bags Crash
“ON MARCH 16, 2004, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON ICY PAVEMENT, THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RAN INTO A TREE INSTEAD. UPON IMPACT, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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