1992 Plymouth Laser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Plymouth Laser. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Owner complaints
35 complaints1 involved a crash1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
1992 plymouth laser badly slipping transmission car quit in traffic able to get it towed to repair a full transmission repair at cost of 1150.00 $ by transmission kint temple tx in 2002 all parts replaced oct 10 2002. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 plymouth laser. while driving 45 mph, the rear wheels locked. the vehicle had to be towed and IS no longer able to be driven. the dealer and mechanic have not yet inspected the vehicle. nhtsa campaign ID number 98v069002 (power train: automatic transmission) was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 126,502. updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/19/08 *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I have found out that there IS a recall on the transfer case on my 1992 plymouth laser. I am not the first owner of the vehicle and I have owned it for six years. I just found out about thsi recall about a month ago. I have replaced my transmission 2 times already and the first time it blew up…
I have found out that there IS a recall on the transfer case on my 1992 plymouth laser. I am not the first owner of the vehicle and I have owned it for six years. I just found out about thsi recall about a month ago. I have replaced my transmission 2 times already and the first time it blew up the symptoms sound very similar to the recall. In the summer of 2002 my transmission locked up and an internal part of it blew a hole through my transmission and the part feel on the roadway leaving me stranded. I have contacted chrsyler about this and they told me that it isn't there problem even though I told them about the recall I found on your website. I was trying to figure out what I can do or what you could do to help me in this situation. thank you!!!!
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Dt: consumer states that there IS a recall for the transfer case in his vehicle. The recall number given by the dealer IS 13781167. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair two weeks ago and the dealer indicated that they would repair it initially. The repair was scheduled to be completed…
Dt: consumer states that there IS a recall for the transfer case in his vehicle. The recall number given by the dealer IS 13781167. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair two weeks ago and the dealer indicated that they would repair it initially. The repair was scheduled to be completed last week. However today the dealer called to say the vehicle recall would not be honored. The vehicle owner called chrysler and was told they would not make the repair because the transfer case had been redesigned. The vehicle owners son was driving the vehicle on a dirt road at 10 to 15 mph and the wheels locked. This occurred two weeks ago and the vehicle was then taken into the shop for the recall repair after the recall was seen online. Two years the previous owner had this recall work completed and the paperwork indicated that it should still be under warranty. *Nm
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
While driving about 40 mph on the highway, without warning, all four wheels locked up due to a leaking seal from the transfer case. there were no injuries and the vehicle had to be towed. please fill in additional information. Dealer IS aware of the problem. *ph
- Seat belts
While in motion consumers daughter was involved in an accident. it appears the shoulder belt released from the automatic shoulder harness. the lap portion of the belt was not buclked. this crash resulted in the death of the driver. *jg
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
The turbocharger failed. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission jumping while car was in park at 60K miles...paint failed at 41K miles and was supposed to be fixed by dealer 2 or 3 times(still a mess) ...computer failed around 70K miles(along with a fuel injector and a sensor)....hatchback wouldn't stay up at about 40k-60k miles...... miles are estimated to the best of my knowledge
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The head gasket was blown 6 months after purchase, and again a year later. it was my understanding that the timing belt was replaced at that time, yet it blew a year later. the mechanic told me the head gasket needs to be replaced again because of the damage done to the valves when the timing belt went out. I find this unacceptable!
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle was recall for transfer case and during inspection dealership refused to indicate leakage, owner later discovered leakage and due to lack of lubrication the transfer case IS completely damaged. (98V-069) mjs
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Computer went bad
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
I received a manufactures recall notice about a year ago on the transfer case of my vehicle. the notice stated that there was a problem with my transfer case which would cause the wheels to lock up. upon acceptance of this form I took my car to the nearest dealer. they checked it out and told me…
I received a manufactures recall notice about a year ago on the transfer case of my vehicle. the notice stated that there was a problem with my transfer case which would cause the wheels to lock up. upon acceptance of this form I took my car to the nearest dealer. they checked it out and told me that everything seemed o.k. With it. now a year and 22,000 miles later, on 8/22/99 I was headed north bound on the pa turnpike at approximately 2145 hours. the car was running fine when all of the sudden my wheels locked up and sent me into a spin. when I came to a stop the car was running, but inmobile. somehow I managed not to hit anyone or anything. however I was still in the middle of the turnpike. after rocking the car back and forth several times I was able to free up the wheels enough to get the car off of the highway. I had the car towed to a chrysler dealership, where they tolled me that it was my transfer case which had forzen my wheels making the car impossible to drive. several calls were made to the chrysler corp. Concerning this matter and the recall, but chrysler never returned their calls, and now I'm stuck with a 1200 repair bill, a towing bill, and a day off of work. this could have been a lot worse, this happened at the right time in the right place, I guess. I could have seriously injuried myself, or someone else and totaled my car. something this serious and dangerous should be covered by the chrysler corp.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving at varied speeds the engine cooling assembly detached from engine and blew out all the oil in about 30 seconds. I have been left stranded 10 times over the life of the car. the first time it happened the care was only 2 yrs old, and the whole assembly broke down. the parts were replaced under warranty. But they did not hold up. the same problem happened another 9 times over the next 5 years. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The front passenger lap belt would click and sound like it was latched but if you gave it pull it would come out. Goetsch & irvine motor the plymouth dealer where I currently live replaced the lap belt and inner lap belt assembly at no charge. Their phone number IS 785-776-4875. They are located at…
The front passenger lap belt would click and sound like it was latched but if you gave it pull it would come out. Goetsch & irvine motor the plymouth dealer where I currently live replaced the lap belt and inner lap belt assembly at no charge. Their phone number IS 785-776-4875. They are located at 4TH & leavenworth, p.o. Box 707 manhattan, ks. 66505-0707. I was satisfied with their repairs but wonder if their IS a defect in design. Someone would think their belt IS latched, have an accident and latch would come free. The assembly on driver side electric window has broken 3 times
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Recall 98v069002..780; dealer was contacted and recall repair was done consumer IS unsatisfied with chrysler's inspection guidelines for the recall because the vehicle was not inspected as stated in recall. Consumer states manufacturer was contacted and submitted complaint ID #5069653. *ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Windshield
Driver's side window IS difficult to roll up due to going off track.. *ak.et.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Amy phillips IS the vehicle owner. Repair shop called in to report that transmission bell housing broke due to insufficient bolts that hold the transmission to the engine. Manufacturer was contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Vehicle being repaired, but not repaired right. Provide further information. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case failed causing wheels to lock up, manufacturer denied recall repair work.
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Both passenger's and driver's manual windows do not stay on their tracks, resulting in windows not coming down in an emergency. *Ak
- Child seat
No child safety seat will fit properly in the vehicle. Dealer says there IS no seat that will fit. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Hood flew up and broke the sun roof while in motion (new jersey state police).
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Took to mechanic & told seals needed replacing. Gasket still leaking oil. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leaks.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalled.
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Driveshaft yoke (connecting to the transfer case), leaking due to faulty design. dealer unable to repair.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case lockup
- Transfer case lockup
Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels.
- 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.
- 39536Shift control solenoid valve revision.
- 39534Door glass adjustment.
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