1991 Plymouth Laser: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (30% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 plymouth laser. While driving at an unknown speed, the hubcaps on the vehicle began spinning and inevitably cut the valve stem off of his tire. Speed was not a factor during the failure. The tire pressure was lost and the risk of a serious crash was increased. Pep boys stated that they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. The equipment information and VIN were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 220,000. Updated 3/11/09 *cn the valve stem was faulty which caused the tire to fail. Updated 03/16/09. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2008
“I see quite a few lasers,eclipses,and talons that have the telltale blue smoke trail behind them.but mine also seems to be building up exhaust, and emitting a large cloud of white smoke upon restarting”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2002
“Mechanical (suspension, r.f.) repaired w/used/reman. Parts. Local plymouth dealer'sservice manager was of no help concerning possible unannounced recall.also, I checkad plymouth/mitsubishi (dsm motors) website for any recall info (none). My vehicle also sustained moderate sheetmetal (body) damage.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2001
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“Seat belt motor problem causes the shoulder belt to latch, to go back and forth in its track from the most rear position to about 5 inches forward.”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1998
“Was driving at approximately 45 mph when hood unlatched unexpectedly, causing the hood to smash into the windshield and hit the roof of vehicle, almost resulting in an accident and personal injuries. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Apr 1998
“Brodlieb motors chrysler 653. Dealer claims parts have never been ordered and wrong parts received in shipment from mmnufacturing co. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1997
“While driving the hood flew open, shattering the windshield and damaging the roof of the vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 1997
“Hduring vehicle operation the torsion bar frame member cracked in the rear of the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control.*ak *slc”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 1996
“The timing belt was recalled on this vehicle and replaced mar. 31, 1994. Now 20,000 miles later it has gone out again. It was a service recall. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1995
“Front and rear seatbelts do not properly retain carseat allowing too much slack in seatbelts. Please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Plymouth Laser reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Plymouth Laser. The most complained-about area is seat belts (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Plymouth Laser problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 220,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Plymouth Laser have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.