PlymouthAcclaim19933.0L V6/plymouth/acclaim/1993/3-0l-v6/
AA platform

1993 Plymouth Acclaim — 3.0L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Acclaim 3.0L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.0L V6Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1993 Plymouth Acclaim, built on the AA platform and powered by a 3.0L V6, arrives as a midsize passenger car with a modest fuel‑economy profile of 18/24/20 mpg and a three‑speed automatic transmission. Its 3.0‑liter V6 requires a 4.5‑quart oil change with recommended viscosities of 15W‑40, 10W‑30 or 5W‑30, and the model’s reliability record shows 93 total owner complaints, concentrated in the Engine & Engine Cooling area, with no recalls recorded. Within the 1990‑1996 complaint history, the 1993 model year falls after the peak of 110 complaints in 1991 and before the single‑digit count of one complaint in 1996, indicating a gradual improvement in durability.

Model year19941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

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 Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04213583AB discontinued · alt 04288899
Fuel filter04495781 alt 04495409
Spark plug68304174AA discontinued
Front wiper blades4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine belt04798390 discontinued · alt 04668303
ThermostatMD997310 discontinued · alt 04494470

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight2798 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

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 miBrake 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miIgnition 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.

In 1993, the Plymouth Acclaim received 93 complaints, a figure that sits comfortably between the 110 complaints of 1991 and the 71 complaints of 1992, indicating a slight uptick but not a dramatic spike. Recall activity was absent that year, matching the trend of zero recalls in 1995 and only one in 1994, while investigations remained at two, mirroring the pattern seen in 1992 and 1994. The complaints were concentrated in four areas—Engine & Engine Cooling, Power Train, Suspension, and Air Bags—each accounting for 14 complaints, showing a balanced distribution of issues rather than a single catastrophic flaw. Crash‑related complaints totaled 15, and fire complaints were three, both modest numbers compared to the 30 TSBS in 1990 and the 48 TSBS in 1994, suggesting a stable safety profile. Given the moderate complaint volume, absence of recalls, and consistent safety metrics, 1993 represents a reasonable year to consider purchasing a used Acclaim, provided a thorough mechanical inspection is performed.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
44
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
93
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Acclaim 3.0L V6 take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 20 degrees F 30W SJ, SL, ABOVE 10 degrees F 15W-40 SJ, SL, ABOVE 0 degrees F 10W-30 SJ, SL, BELOW 32 degrees F 5W-30 SJ, SL, BELOW 100 degrees F 5W-30 SJ, SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Acclaim have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 3.0L V6 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.