Plymouth Laser Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 110 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Plymouth Laser (1990–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1992 has the most, with 35. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (29 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Laser model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 98,001 | 1 | 1 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 35 | 138,251 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 30 | 220,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 30 | — | 4 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain29 26%
- Engine cooling27 24%
- Seat belts18 16%
- Body and structure12 11%
- Electrical system10 8.9%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)6 5.4%
- Brakes6 5.4%
- Suspension4 3.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1992: “I have found out that there is a recall on the transfer case on my 1992 Plymouth Laser. I am not the first owner of the vehicle and I have owned it for six years. I just found out about thsi recall about a month ago. I have replaced my transmission 2 times already and the first time it blew up the symptoms sound very similar to the recall. In the summer of 2002 my transmission locked up and an internal part of it blew a hole through my transmission and the part feel on the roadway leaving me stranded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185952, filed 2007-03, 150,000 miles1993: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10067504, filed 2004-05, 72,000 miles1991: “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.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology