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1993 Plymouth Acclaim — 2.2L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Acclaim 2.2L L4.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.2L L4

The 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is a passenger car built on the AA platform, equipped with a 2.2L four-cylinder engine that represented the smaller displacement option in the model's lineup. Consumer reports indicate 93 total owner complaints for this model year, with Engine & Engine Cooling cited as the primary concern area, though notably zero recalls were issued for the 1993 model. Within the broader Acclaim complaint history spanning 1990 to 1996, the 1993 year falls between the peak of 110 complaints recorded in 1991 and the eventual improvement to just one complaint by 1996, placing this model year roughly mid-course in what proved to be a generally improving trend for powertrain reliability across the platform's lifecycle.

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 Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 alt 04495409
Spark plug	68305411AA discontinued
Front wiper blades	4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine belt	04798390 discontinued · alt 04668303
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 15,000 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) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Ignition Timing (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)

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 1993 Acclaim sits near the midpoint of the 1990–1995 generation, recording 93 complaints — higher than the 73 in 1992 and 80 in 1994, but well below the 110 peak in 1991. It is the only model year in the run with zero recalls, while investigations held steady at two from 1992 through 1994. Technical service bulletins climbed steadily across the generation, reaching 44 in 1993 versus 30 at launch and 52 by 1995, indicating growing dealer-level attention to emerging patterns. The top complaint categories — engine and cooling, powertrain, suspension, and air bags — each drew 14 reports (air bags 11), with 15 crash-related and three fire-related complaints logged. The data doesn't specify root causes for these clusters. While the absence of recalls is favorable, the elevated complaint count relative to adjacent years and the rising TSB volume suggest the 1993 model reflects a platform still working through durability issues; buyers should prioritize examples with documented service history for the engine, transmission, and suspension systems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 3 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 93 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling14

Power Train14

Suspension14

Air Bags11

Electrical System10

Steering5

Vehicle Speed Control5

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

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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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 68305411AA

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 1993 Acclaim have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.