Plymouth Laser Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

8
Total Recalls
79
Total Complaints
2
Total Crashes
4
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
1990
Worst Year
1994
Best Year
20
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Plymouth Laser — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
1994BestGood132Power TrainFull report →
1993Caution19Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1992Avoid1221Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1991Avoid12322Seat BeltsFull report →
1990WorstAvoid422Exterior LightingFull report →

5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Plymouth Laser Problems

Engine And Engine Cooling
18
Power Train
17
Seat Belts
11
Structure
8
Electrical System
5
Visibility
5
Exterior Lighting
3
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
3
Suspension
3
Seats
2
Unknown Or Other
1
Interior Lighting
1

Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Laser Years to Avoid

1990 Laser
22 complaints · 4 recalls
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1991 Laser
23 complaints · 1 recalls · 2 crashes
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1992 Laser
22 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 deaths
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Laser Years to Buy

1994 Laser
3 complaints · 1 recalls
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1993 Laser
9 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Plymouth Laser Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Plymouth Laser Reliability

What year Laser has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1990 Plymouth Laser had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 22 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 1990 report for specific defects.

Is the Plymouth Laser reliable?

The Plymouth Laser has accumulated 79 owner-filed complaints and 8 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 1994 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Laser.

What are the most common Laser problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (18 reports), Power Train (17 reports), Seat Belts (11 reports), Structure (8 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Laser has an open recall?

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