1993 Plymouth Laser: problems, recalls and reliability

“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: automatic transmission) was performed. However, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 137,902. Updated 02/26/13* lj”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2013

“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 case. The mechanic also found a recall. The manufacturer was contacted, however the contact was told the recall will not cover this repair since the recall work had already been performed. Ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2005

“Intermittently while driving on dry pavement the ABS brakes engaged. When this occurred brake pedal became hard and pulsated as if the vehicle was on an icy surface. Extended stopping distance occurred which resulted in two crashes. On two occasions the vehicle jumped over a cement parking block and ran into a brick building. The consumer removed the ABS fuse and the problem has not recurred. *ak *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2003