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1989 Laforza LaforzaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Laforza Laforza, most often about the seats. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Laforza Laforza has problems

1 complaint 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
Seats10

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

4 recalls

1989 Laforza Laforza 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 90V-019 · Feb 9, 1990 · 268 vehicles

Risk. IF THE NUT WORKED ITSELF LOOSE, PIVOT BOLT WOULD FALL OUT, LEAVING THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER REACTION ROD, WHICH WOULD DISABLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 90V-013 · Jan 24, 1990 · 188 vehicles

Risk. DURING HEAVY TOWING OR HAULING OF HEAVY LOADS, INFLATION OF REAR TIRES WOULD PRESENT A RISK OF TIRE FAILURE AND VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: driveline

Recall 89V-181 · Oct 30, 1989 · 189 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVESHAFT TO LOOSEN, VIBRATE ANDMAY RESULT IN THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHING WITH POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Laforza.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Laforza 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 Laforza median. How we score

'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Laforza owners report

Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SEATS IN VEHICLE WERE PUT ONTO A VERY THIN LAYER OF METAL. AFTER USING SEAT LONG ENOUGH, SEAT BROKE OFF, AND CONSUMER FELL INTO BACK SEAT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *TT
Complaint 8001441 · Jan 3, 2002

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