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1991 Plymouth LaserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Laser, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Laser median · #1 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints304 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Plymouth Laser has problems

30 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
Seat belts92
Engine and engine cooling70
Electrical system40
Suspension31
Latches/locks/linkages30
Structure30
Seats20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Power train10
4 other systems40

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

1 recall

1991 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 Plymouth.

Best & worst years

1991 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

1991 Plymouth Laser safety ratings

1991 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 1991 Plymouth Laser, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA98002 · closed Apr 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-069
  2. HOOD FLY-UPPE94074 · closed Feb 24, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What Laser owners report

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

PASSENGER SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ENGAGED TOO TIGHTLY, CHOKING CHILD AT THE THROAT W/EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 980466 · Mar 8, 1996
FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT IS INOPERATIVE, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE, DUE TO CHIPPED PLASTIC PARTICLES FALLING INTO LATCH MECHANISM. TT
Complaint 977750 · Jan 18, 1996
FRONT AND REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CARSEAT ALLOWING TOO MUCH SLACK IN SEATBELTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 960091 · Feb 15, 1995

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