1993 Plymouth Laser Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,001miles, 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 1993 Plymouth Laser (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Plymouth Laser. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and brakes (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,001 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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 cooling3 20%
- Brakes2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Seat belts1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
- Suspension1 6.7%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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”
NHTSA complaint #10492904, filed 2013-01, 137,902 milesEngine cooling: “My car broke down on the way to work. I had it towed to bob crow chrysler-Plymouth in roswell, nm. The car was under warranty. Bob crow did not touch the car for a week. When we called they told us we had not purchased the car from them and it would sit until they were ready to do the work. A mechanic challenged the service manager and they fired him. The owner, bob crow, swore at us, told us to take our f,,, car and get it out of there. We finally contacted chrysler corp. They said, yes, timing chains can take a while to fix, since there were other damages to the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #706194, filed 1999-05Brakes: “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 milesMileage 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 96,002 and 100,000 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 1993 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 1993 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 |
| Laser 4WD/AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 |
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 1993 Plymouth Laser → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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 1993 Plymouth Laser have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Plymouth Laser as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Plymouth Laser is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Plymouth Laser get?
The EPA rates the 1993 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 1993 Plymouth Laser reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,001 miles and the middle half falls between 96,002 and 100,000 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.