1992 Plymouth Laser Problems
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 138,251miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Plymouth Laser (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1992 Plymouth Laser. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 17 complaints (49% of the total), followed by engine cooling (9) and visibility (4). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 138,251 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling9 26%
- Electrical system3 8.6%
- Seat belts3 8.6%
- Body and structure3 8.6%
- Brakes1 2.9%
- Other or unknown1 2.9%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 milesEngine cooling: “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!”
NHTSA complaint #730550, filed 2000-09Electrical system: “Transmission jumping while car was in park at 60k miles...paint failed at 41k miles and was supposed to be fixed by dealer 2 or 3 times(still a mess) ...computer failed around 70k miles(along with a fuel injector and a sensor)....hatchback wouldn't stay up at about 40k-60k miles...... Miles are estimated to the best of my knowledge”
NHTSA complaint #735458, filed 2000-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 126,502 and 150,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Plymouth Laser. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser · coupe | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Plymouth Laser version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Laser FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Laser FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Laser FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Laser FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Laser 4WD/AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Laser FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V069002Apr 7, 1998Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Plymouth Laser 1992–1994, Eagle Talon 1990–1998
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Recall details for the 1992 Plymouth Laser → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Plymouth Laser.
Other model years of the Plymouth Laser
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 98,001 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 35 | 138,251 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 30 | 220,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 30 | — | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Plymouth Laser model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Plymouth Laser have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1992 Plymouth Laser as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Plymouth Laser is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 17 complaints (49% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 9.
Has the 1992 Plymouth Laser been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Plymouth Laser get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Plymouth Laser (Laser, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Plymouth Laser reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 138,251 miles and the middle half falls between 126,502 and 150,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.