1992 Plymouth Laser: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (43% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 plymouth laser. While driving 45 mph, the rear wheels locked. The vehicle had to be towed and is no longer able to be driven. The dealer and mechanic have not yet inspected the vehicle. NHTSA campaign id number 98v069002 (power train: automatic transmission) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 126,502. Updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/19/08 *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2008
“While driving about 40 mph on the highway, without warning, all four wheels locked up due to a leaking seal from the transfer case. There were no injuries and the vehicle had to be towed. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. *ph”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2003
“1992 plymouth laser badly slipping transmission car quit in traffic able to get it towed to repair a full transmission repair at cost of 1150.00 $ by transmission kint temple tx in 2002 all parts replaced oct 10 2002. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2002
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“Amy phillips is the vehicle owner. Repair shop called in to report that transmission bell housing broke due to insufficient bolts that hold the transmission to the engine. Manufacturer was contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Vehicle being repaired, but not repaired right. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 1998
“Vehicle was recall for transfer case and during inspection dealership refused to indicate leakage, owner later discovered leakage and due to lack of lubrication the transfer case is completely damaged. (98v-069) mjs”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 1998
“Recall 98v069002..780; dealer was contacted and recall repair was done consumer is unsatisfied with chrysler's inspection guidelines for the recall because the vehicle was not inspected as stated in recall. Consumer states manufacturer was contacted and submitted complaint id #5069653. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 1998
“The head gasket was blown 6 months after purchase, and again a year later. It was my understanding that the timing belt was replaced at that time, yet it blew a year later. The mechanic told me the head gasket needs to be replaced again because of the damage done to the valves when the timing belt went out. I find this unacceptable!”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1998
“Engine valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Took to mechanic & told seals needed replacing. Gasket still leaking oil. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1997
“There was a recall on vehicle. She had the recall repaired by the dealer. The recall was on the camshaft timing belt. Owner says that the problem is worse. The car will not start at all. Car is at dealer at present. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 1997
“Engine: received notice from manufacturer on may 29 ,1997, for camshaft/timing belt. Was sitting at stop light and the engine just stopped. Received recall notice two days after the engine locked. Vehicle is in for repair since may 27. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Plymouth Laser reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Plymouth Laser. The most complained-about area is power train (43% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Plymouth Laser problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 138,251 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Plymouth Laser have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. 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.