1991 Plymouth Laser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 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.
Owner complaints
30 complaints2 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Valve
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 plymouth laser. while driving at an unknown speed, the hubcaps on the vehicle began spinning and inevitably cut the valve stem off of his tire. speed was not a factor during the failure. the tire pressure was lost and the risk of a serious crash was increased. pep…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 plymouth laser. while driving at an unknown speed, the hubcaps on the vehicle began spinning and inevitably cut the valve stem off of his tire. speed was not a factor during the failure. the tire pressure was lost and the risk of a serious crash was increased. pep boys stated that they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. the equipment information and vin were unknown. the failure and current mileages were 220,000. updated 3/11/09 *cn the valve stem was faulty which caused the tire to fail. Updated 03/16/09. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
I see quite a few lasers,eclipses,and talons that have the telltale blue smoke trail behind them.but mine also seems to be building up exhaust, and emitting a large cloud of white smoke upon restarting
- Suspension
Mechanical (suspension, r.f.) repaired w/used/reman. Parts. Local plymouth dealer'sservice manager was of no help concerning possible unannounced recall.also, I checkad plymouth/mitsubishi (dsm motors) website for any recall info (none). My vehicle also sustained moderate sheetmetal (body) damage.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Interior lighting · Seats · Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers do not work. *mjs
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
This auto has a mitsubishi engine and drive train with which I have had difficulties since original purchase
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Intermittent stalling condition. service contract was still in effect when problem first occurred, but they were unable to correct it and the contract has since expired. owner wants to know if chrysler IS still obligated to fix the problem.
- Structure › Frame and members
While pulling into the gas station the crossmember broke and snapped off the vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Check engine light comes on, vehicle stalls, ecm failure.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall work not completed due to lack of parts,seat belt repair.
- Seat belts
Seat belt motor problem causes the shoulder belt to latch, to go back and forth in its track from the most rear position to about 5 inches forward.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Was driving at approximately 45 mph when hood unlatched unexpectedly, causing the hood to smash into the windshield and hit the roof of vehicle, almost resulting in an accident and personal injuries. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Turbo-charger failed twice. Also electronic control module malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Brodlieb motors chrysler 653. dealer claims parts have never been ordered and wrong parts received in shipment from mmnufacturing co. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving the hood flew open, shattering the windshield and damaging the roof of the vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed.
- Suspension › Rear
The sway bar body bracket which controls the rear suspension and holds the undercarriage on the center line has broken for no apparent reason, this IS a non-replaceable part, must be repaired. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Hatchback supports fail to hold liftgate in raised position.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
The consumer's car had been in the shop for seven days under the recall(oct. 15-23,1996) and the work was not preformed . (westborn chrysler plymouth dealership; recall 95v103003). *ak consumer states the belt wires were cut and taped that the recall had not been done correctly. technician stated that vehicle had no breaks. *slc
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs
Hduring vehicle operation the torsion bar frame member cracked in the rear of the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control.*ak *slc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving the hood safety latch came loose which caused the hood to pop up and hit and break the windshield. Please give more details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Radiator leaks. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver side seat belt retractor somtimes stops working. Please describe . *ak
- Seat belts
Passenger side passive restraint engaged too tightly, choking child at the throat w/emergency release mechanism. Please describe details. *ak
- Seats
Driver seat came loose at the anchors. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front passenger shoulder/lap belt IS inoperative, male won't go into female, due to chipped plastic particles falling into latch mechanism. tt
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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