1990 Plymouth Laser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Plymouth Laser. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Diluted primer may have been used on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass installation which would not provide the retention required by fmvss 212.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Windshields would not prevent ejection of vehicleoccupants during a vehicle crash, which causes serious injuries and fatalities.
Remedy
Replace windshields, associated parts, and primer.
Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The sunroof glass could detach from the roof and resultin injury to occupants or persons in the vicinity, especially if this occurs while the vehicle IS in motion.
Remedy
Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability.
Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Breakage of the wiring harness causes loss ofheadlamp illumination which could have a potential for an accident.
Remedy
Headlamp wiring harness routing will be modified and damaged wires repaired.
Owner complaints
30 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
When overheated, oil dispersed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer stated the timing belt broke and damaged the engine. The dealer has been contacted. nlm *yh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seatbelt stays in forward position most times. when it's not working, there IS nor restraint.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Metal fatigue of the front subframe resulted in limited ability to control vehicle direction and no power. *Et
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine and timing belt failed causing vehicle to stall while stopped, upon service dealer found 4 broken valves, one of which was lodged into head, holes in 1 piston, scarred cylinder block. *Et
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt cut off. complete power shut off in the middle of highway at a 65 miles/ hour zone, including steering. extremely dangerous situation almost resulting in the injury and death of the driver and other vehicle drivers on highway. there was no previous warning although belt was changed at dealership 35,000 miles ago. manufacturer suggests changing timing belt every 60,000 miles or more.
- Tires
Cracks developed in tire after only 6000 miles of use and dealer would not refund for faulty product.( dot number: E4 027269 tire size: 205/55 R16 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary mentioned for above vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall 95v103.003/active restraints belt buckeles: recall notice received and consumer been trying to get dealer to honor it since dec/1998. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
The vehicle made loud noises due to a crack in engine manifold. Dealer has repairedvehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Windshield
Regarding the headlights we had problems with the wiring harness more then once. Regarding the passenger side door window I was told by a body shop man that a peice was broken inside the door assembly I took the car to the dealer and because it was about 200 miles pas the 12,000 mile warranty they…
Regarding the headlights we had problems with the wiring harness more then once. Regarding the passenger side door window I was told by a body shop man that a peice was broken inside the door assembly I took the car to the dealer and because it was about 200 miles pas the 12,000 mile warranty they refused to fix it. The window will not roll up when its down. Regarding the defrosting systems and air conditioner the coil in the front rotted out and now the air doesnt work also the defroster doesnt defrost the windows very well and the rear defroster the piece fell off.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Head lamp doors do not go up when you select lights on..also sometimes when they are up and on they do not go down, when lights are turned off.
- Structure › Frame and members
Front subframe failed, resulting in loss of control.
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failure.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt system malfunctions in which the 3point seat belt will not come out of the seatb elt housing, makes the seat belts inoperable in event of an accident there IS no protection for the consumer. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle crossmember failed.
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Hatchback lifter failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt shreaded while going 20 mph which created engine interference.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine: motor on car eats timing belt on vehicle. Driving on freeway and vehicle stopped ,loss of all power. Timing belt had 30,000 miles. There was a national recall in 1993, had new engine and timing belt put on. The problem IS still an existing one. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's red plastic receiver on belt buckle cracked, also rear seat buckles fail to latch.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Left popup headlight fails about 60% of time to pop up. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Cracked crossmember, causing vehicle to perform erratically/difficult to turn. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
When making a left trun the vehicle stalls/hesitates/and stumbles. **ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Under headlight, wiring harness "pop ups" has worn out, resulting in vehicle fire in area behind headlights. Please describe details. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case lockup
- Hood fly-up
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 39534Door glass adjustment.
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