Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1991 vs 1992 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 419 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 35.1% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 1991 share | 1992 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 11.3% | 3.2% | ▼ 8.2 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 10.3% | 17.5% | ▲ 7.2 pts larger share |
| STEERING | 1.0% | 6.4% | ▲ 5.3 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9.3% | 4.8% | ▼ 4.5 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 7.2% | 3.2% | ▼ 4.1 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 7.2% | 11.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6.2% | 3.2% | ▼ 3.0 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 5.2% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.8 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 7.2% | 4.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.1% | 4.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts larger share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1.0% | not reported | ▼ 1.0 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 12.4% | 12.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9.3% | 9.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 3.1% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 79.4% | 84.1% | ▲ 4.8 pts larger share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Campaign components: STEERING
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 5 → 4
- ◆ Injuries
- 15 → 7