1992 PLYMOUTH LASER
1 recalls, 46 complaints - 8 TSBs
98V069002 Apr 7, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
1 crashes 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 9, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2002
1992 PLYMOUTH LASER BADLY SLIPPING TRANSMISSION CAR QUIT IN TRAFFIC ABLE TO GET IT TOWED TO REPAIR A FULL TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT COST OF 1150.00 $ BY TRANSMISSION KINT TEMPLE TX IN 2002 ALL PARTS REPLACED OCT 10 2002. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH LASER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE DEALER AND MECHANIC HAVE NOT YET INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V069002 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS REFERE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 22, 2007
Incident date: Mar 22, 2007
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 TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: Jun 29, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TRANSFER CASE IN HIS VEHICLE. THE RECALL NUMBER GIVEN BY THE DEALER IS 13781167. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR TWO WEEKS AGO AND THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR IT INITIALLY. THE REPAIR WAS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED LAST... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT WARNING, ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP DUE TO A LEAKING SEAL FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH
SEAT BELTS
Aug 20, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. IT APPEARS THE SHOULDER BELT RELEASED FROM THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS. THE LAP PORTION OF THE BELT WAS NOT BUCLKED. THIS CRASH RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF THE DRIVER. *JG
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
May 7, 2001
THE TURBOCHARGER FAILED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Jan 9, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR RECALL 98V-069 FOR THE FAULTY TRANSFER CASE BUT AT THAT TIME THE DEFECT DID NOT EXIST, THE VEHICLE TRANSFER CASE BEGAN TO FAIL AFTER THE INSPECTION AND THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIR, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Nov 1, 2000
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 1, 2000
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
VEHICLE WAS RECALL FOR TRANSFER CASE AND DURING INSPECTION DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO INDICATE LEAKAGE, OWNER LATER DISCOVERED LEAKAGE AND DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION THE TRANSFER CASE IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED. (98V-069) MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 31, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
COMPUTER WENT BAD
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Aug 22, 1999
I RECEIVED A MANUFACTURES RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A YEAR AGO ON THE TRANSFER CASE OF MY VEHICLE. THE NOTICE STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSFER CASE WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FORM I TOOK MY CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND TOLD ME ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 15, 1999
Incident date: Jun 23, 1994
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 REP... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 17, 1999
Incident date: Mar 18, 1996
THE FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT WOULD CLICK AND SOUND LIKE IT WAS LATCHED BUT IF YOU GAVE IT PULL IT WOULD COME OUT. GOETSCH & IRVINE MOTOR THE PLYMOUTH DEALER WHERE I CURRENTLY LIVE REPLACED THE LAP BELT AND INNER LAP BELT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE. THEIR PHONE NUMBER IS 785-776-4875. THEY ARE LOCATED AT ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 17, 1999
Incident date: Mar 18, 1996
THE FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT WOULD CLICK AND SOUND LIKE IT WAS LATCHED BUT IF YOU GAVE IT PULL IT WOULD COME OUT. GOETSCH & IRVINE MOTOR THE PLYMOUTH DEALER WHERE I CURRENTLY LIVE REPLACED THE LAP BELT AND INNER LAP BELT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE. THEIR PHONE NUMBER IS 785-776-4875. THEY ARE LOCATED AT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
RECALL 98V069002..780; DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE CONSUMER IS UNSATISFIED WITH CHRYSLER'S INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AS STATED IN RECALL. CONSUMER STATES MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SUBMITTED COMPLAINT ID #5069653. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 12, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS DIFFICULT TO ROLL UP DUE TO GOING OFF TRACK.. *AK.ET.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 12, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS DIFFICULT TO ROLL UP DUE TO GOING OFF TRACK.. *AK.ET.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 22, 1998
Incident date: Dec 22, 1998
AMY PHILLIPS IS THE VEHICLE OWNER. REPAIR SHOP CALLED IN TO REPORT THAT TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING BROKE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BOLTS THAT HOLD THE TRANSMISSION TO THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED, BUT NOT REPAIRED RIGHT. PROVIDE FURTHER INFOR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 22, 1996
TRANSFER CASE FAILED CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP, MANUFACTURER DENIED RECALL REPAIR WORK.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jun 4, 1998
BOTH PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S MANUAL WINDOWS DO NOT STAY ON THEIR TRACKS, RESULTING IN WINDOWS NOT COMING DOWN IN AN EMERGENCY. *AK
CHILD SEAT
May 28, 1998
NO CHILD SAFETY SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO SEAT THAT WILL FIT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Feb 20, 1998
HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE THE SUN ROOF WHILE IN MOTION (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 15, 1998
Incident date: Dec 11, 1997
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD SEALS NEEDED REPLACING. GASKET STILL LEAKING OIL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 14, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Nov 25, 1992
ENGINE STALLED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Aug 15, 1997
Incident date: Aug 12, 1997
DRIVESHAFT YOKE (CONNECTING TO THE TRANSFER CASE), LEAKING DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 7, 1997
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. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 22, 1997
Incident date: Jul 7, 1997
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. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jul 14, 1997
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS FROM YOKE AND SEALS, COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jul 11, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT SLEEVE YOKE ALLOWS ESCAPE OF CASE LUBRICANT. UPON DEPLETION, TRANSFER CASE LOCKS UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 7, 1997
Incident date: May 25, 1997
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. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jan 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 5, 1996
THE HINGES THAT SUPPORT THE HATCHBACK WILL NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION. NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 5, 1996
AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
IN NORMAL/HARD BRAKING, BRAKES WILL THROB; INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IN REVERSE, MAKE SQUEEKING NOISE; WARPED ROTORS; PADS NEED REPLACING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
IN NORMAL/HARD BRAKING, BRAKES WILL THROB; INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IN REVERSE, MAKE SQUEEKING NOISE; WARPED ROTORS; PADS NEED REPLACING. TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Nov 12, 1993
DRIVER'S WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL UP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 9, 1995
ENGINE VALVES REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 9, 1995
TIMING BELT REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 9, 1995
TRANSMISSION SYNCHRONIZER FAILED, CAUSING PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 11, 1993
WINDSHIELD LEAKS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 9, 1995
ELECTRICAL DRAW FROM INTERIOR LIGHTS, CAUSING FAILURE OF TWO BATTERIES. *AW
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 31, 1995
Incident date: Mar 31, 1995
SIDE DOOR WINDOWS WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 PLYMOUTH LASER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 PLYMOUTH LASER
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
232293
Apr 1, 1993
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT. *TW
211093
Mar 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REVISION. *TW
PLYMOUTH LASER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH LASER across all model years (1987, 1994).
9
Total Recalls
149
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths