1993 Plymouth Laser Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 53%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Plymouth Laser, 53% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10147121, filed 2006-01, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Plymouth Laser. While driving 50 MPH all four of the vehicle's wheels locked, causing the vehicle to spin out of control. The contact stated that the transfer case, seal, and yoke failed, and fluids slowly leaked from the bottom of the vehicle. This failure caused the transfer case to lock. The contact rocked the vehicle back and forth, put transmission fluid in the vehicle, and was able to drive home. There was safety recall # 98v069002 concerning power train:automatic transmission pertaining to this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189259, filed 2007-04, 96,002 miles“The car kept stalling every time I tried to turn it on. It would not idle, but would run if you continually gave it gas. The repair shop said that they cleaned the starter plate, which helped for a day, but the car has started doing the same thing again. It is worst when put into reverse. The car has also started ticking since the problem first occurred, but the car car has had all new belts and a new tensioner for the timing belt put into it, plus the exhaust has been checked an no leaks have been found.”
NHTSA complaint #723721, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 98V069002Apr 7, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.Covers: Plymouth Laser 1992–1994, Eagle Talon 1990–1998
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Plymouth Laser
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Plymouth Laser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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