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1992 Plymouth Acclaim — 2.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Acclaim 2.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.2L

The 1992 Plymouth Acclaim is a passenger car built on the AA platform and powered by a 2.2-liter engine, representing a mid-size offering in Chrysler's lineup during the early 1990s. With 73 total owner complaints recorded for this model year, the Acclaim's most frequently cited issue centered on the Power Train, a pattern that contributed to one overall recall. When viewed within the 1990-1996 model span, 1992 sits between the worst years for reliability—the 1991 model peaked at 110 complaints—and the model's most trouble-free period, which bottomed out at just 1 complaint by 1996. This trajectory indicates that while the 1992 Acclaim experienced moderate durability concerns, subsequent model years saw substantial improvements in owner satisfaction.

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04213583AB discontinued · alt 04288899
Fuel filter	04495781
Spark plug	68304174AA discontinued · alt 68305411AA
Front wiper blades	4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine belt	B0015396 alt 04483174
Thermostat	MD997310 discontinued · alt 04494470

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	181.1 in
Overall width	68.1 in
Overall height	53.5 in
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Curb weight	2798 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid

DOT 3

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Air Bag System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Acclaim sits in a relative trough between the generation's complaint peak in 1991 (110) and a secondary rise in 1993 (93), recording 73 complaints — only marginally above the 1990 baseline of 71. Recalls dropped sharply to one from three the prior year, while investigations held at two, matching the 1993–1995 plateau. Technical service bulletins climbed to 38, continuing a steady year-over-year increase that would reach 52 by 1995, indicating growing dealer-level service activity despite the complaint dip. The leading complaint categories for 1992 were Power Train (11), Air Bags (9), Suspension (8), and Electrical System (5), with 12 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints logged. The data doesn't specify root causes for these patterns. Takeaway: 1992 represents a comparatively quiet federal-record year with low recall volume, but rising TSBs suggest underlying service demands; it is a reasonable vintage to buy if pre-purchase inspection focuses on the documented powertrain, air bag, and suspension concerns.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

12 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91’92’93 ’94 ’95 ’96

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train11

Air Bags9

Suspension8

Electrical System5

Vehicle Speed Control5

Fuel System, Gasoline4

Structure4

Steering3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

92V015000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 14/02/1992

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT. Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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VIN

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

AA-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04213583AB Fuel filter 04495781 Spark plug 68304174AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 1992 Acclaim have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.