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1986 Chrysler LaserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1986 Chrysler Laser, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Chrysler Laser has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline11
Seats10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1986 Chrysler Laser recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Laser year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Laser median. How we score

'84'85'86
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Chrysler Laser, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILUREC88001 · closed Oct 30, 1989
    No recall
  2. SEAT ATTACHMENTEA88008 · closed May 18, 1988
    Led to recall 88V-061
  3. SEAT FAILURESPE87045 · closed Nov 17, 1987
    No recall
  4. HORN FAILUREPE89016 · closed Feb 21, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Laser owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ENGINE FIRE BELIEVED TO BE THE RESULT OF USING RECALLED FUEL INJECTOR HOSES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIME IT IS BELIEVED RECALLED PART WERE USED FOR REPAIR.
Complaint 780721 · Oct 5, 1998

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