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1992 Plymouth Laser Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
26%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Plymouth Laser, 26% of the 35 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 2000-09

“While driving at varied speeds the engine cooling assembly detached from engine and blew out all the oil in about 30 seconds. I have been left stranded 10 times over the life of the car. The first time it happened the care was only 2 yrs old, and the whole assembly broke down. The parts were replaced under warranty. But they did not hold up. The same problem happened another 9 times over the next 5 years.”

NHTSA complaint #707567, filed 1999-06

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #813806, filed 1997-07

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #814692, filed 1997-07

“Consumer had work done under a recall on the engine timing belt and the problem still exists. Chrysler is not willing to correct the mistake on the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #815134, filed 1997-08

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1993320%
1992926%
1991723%
1990827%

Other parts of the 1992 Plymouth Laser

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Plymouth Laser

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.

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