Plymouth Acclaim vs Buick Lucerne
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Plymouth Acclaim | Buick Lucerne |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 538 | 1,332 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1996 | 2006–2011 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 72 | 119 |
| Fires reported | 29 | 79 |
| Injuries reported | 51 | 77 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29% | 20.9% |
Plymouth Acclaim by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
74
13.8%
Suspension
65
12.1%
Airbags
62
11.5%
Electrical System
43
8.0%
Seat Belts
32
5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
5.4%
Brakes
22
4.1%
Buick Lucerne by year
What breaks
Electrical System
405
30.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
137
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
106
8.0%
Body & Structure
103
7.7%
Steering
84
6.3%
Airbags
79
5.9%
Brakes
56
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
45
3.4%