no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
1990 Plymouth LaserProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1990 Plymouth Laser, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Plymouth Laser has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine and engine cooling
5Seat belts
4Structure
4Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Electrical system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Equipment
1Tires
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1990 Plymouth 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.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
Risk. WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.
no report yet
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULTIN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN…
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. BREAKAGE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LOSS OFHEADLAMP ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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 Plymouth.
Best & worst years
1990 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
'87'90'91'92'93'94'95'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1990 Plymouth Laser safety ratings
1990 Plymouth Laser 2-DR. Hatchback in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Plymouth Laser, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPLed to recall 98V-069
- HOOD FLY-UPNo recall
In owners' words
What Laser owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE: MOTOR ON CAR EATS TIMING BELT ON VEHICLE. DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND VEHICLE STOPPED,LOSS OF ALL POWER. TIMING BELT HAD 30,000 MILES. THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL IN 1993, HAD NEW ENGINE AND TIMING BELT PUT ON. THE PROBLEM IS STILL AN EXISTING ONE. *AK
ENGINE AND TIMING BELT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE STOPPED, UPON SERVICE DEALER FOUND 4 BROKEN VALVES, ONE OF WHICH WAS LODGED INTO HEAD, HOLES IN 1 PISTON, SCARRED CYLINDER BLOCK. *ET
TIMING BELT CUT OFF. COMPLETE POWER SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AT A 65 MILES/ HOUR ZONE, INCLUDING STEERING. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ALMOST RESULTING IN THE INJURY AND DEATH OF THE DRIVER AND OTHER VEHICLE DRIVERS ON HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS WARNING ALTHOUGH BELT WAS CHANGED AT…
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