Plymouth Laser Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Plymouth Laser model year (1990–1994) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Plymouth Laser Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 22 complaints
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem score: 34
1 recall · 23 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem score: 30
1 recall · 22 complaints
1 reported death
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 30
Best Plymouth Laser Years to Buy
1 recall · 3 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Problem score: 10
1 recall · 9 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Problem score: 12
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Plymouth Laser — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 10 | Good |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 12 | Caution |
| 1992 | 1 | 22 | — | 1 | 30 | Avoid |
| 1991 | 1 | 23 | 2 | — | 30 | Avoid |
| 1990 | 4 | 22 | — | — | 34 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Plymouth Laser Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Laser models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Laser should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1990 Plymouth Laser if possible. It has 4 recalls, 22 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 34 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Laser to buy?+
The 1994 Plymouth Laser is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 10. It has only 1 recall and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Laser has the fewest problems?+
The 1994, 1993 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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