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1994 PLYMOUTH LASER

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 7 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
42,214 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Feb 11, 2001
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HOUSING EXPLODED, BLOWING TRANSMISSION AWAY FROM ENGINE, AND CAUSING AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT IT APPEARS THAT THE BOLTS CAME LOOSE OR BROKE IN THE PRESSURE PLATE, CHRYSLER IS STATING THAT ALL THE FAILURES ARE NOT THEIR PROBLEMS, TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED ... Read more
Fire 2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED, THERE IS A MITSUBISHI ENGINE IN THIS CAR AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE 1994 LASERS, ECLIPSES OR TALONS HAVE BLOWN THE VALVES IN THEIR ENGINES AS WELL. I FEEL THIS IS CHEAPLY PUT TOGETHER AND I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM PLYMOUTH. IN THE 1 YEAR AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED, THERE IS A MITSUBISHI ENGINE IN THIS CAR AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE 1994 LASERS, ECLIPSES OR TALONS HAVE BLOWN THE VALVES IN THEIR ENGINES AS WELL. I FEEL THIS IS CHEAPLY PUT TOGETHER AND I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM PLYMOUTH. IN THE 1 YEAR AND... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED, THERE IS A MITSUBISHI ENGINE IN THIS CAR AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE 1994 LASERS, ECLIPSES OR TALONS HAVE BLOWN THE VALVES IN THEIR ENGINES AS WELL. I FEEL THIS IS CHEAPLY PUT TOGETHER AND I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM PLYMOUTH. IN THE 1 YEAR AND... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 31, 1995
Incident date: Nov 5, 1994
STREAKS SEEMS TO APPEAR ON FRONT WINDSHIELD DURING RAINY WEATHER; WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT CLEAR WINDSHIELD; CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY; HAZARDOUS DRIVING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 12, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Premium $4,200
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 (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
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 21.0 Premium $3,600

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, 1994 PLYMOUTH LASER

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS3
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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

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

PLYMOUTH LASER - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 0 2 View
1995 0 2 View
1994 (current) 1 6
1993 1 18 View
1992 1 46 View
1991 1 41 View
1990 4 34 View
1987 1 0 View

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