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1993 Plymouth LaserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Laser, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints152 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 14, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Plymouth Laser has problems

15 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
Power train80
Engine and engine cooling30
Service brakes, hydraulic22
Suspension10
Seat belts10
Electrical system10
Structure10

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

1 recall

1993 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 98V-069 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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

1993 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

1993 Plymouth Laser safety ratings

1993 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
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Plymouth Laser, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA98002 · closed Apr 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-069
  3. HOOD FLY-UPPE94074 · closed Feb 24, 1995
    No recall
  4. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPPE97040 · closed Jan 30, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Laser owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PLYMOUTH LASER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V069002 (POWER TRAIN:…
Complaint 10492904 · Jan 14, 2013 · 137,902 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PLYMOUTH LASER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ALL FOUR OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS LOCKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE, SEAL, AND YOKE FAILED, AND FLUIDS SLOWLY LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE…
Complaint 10189259 · Apr 30, 2007 · 96,002 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND A TOW TRUCK WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALL FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM TRANSFER…
Complaint 10147121 · Jan 6, 2006 · 100,000 miles

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