1993 Plymouth Laser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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
15 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth laser. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed oil on the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the transfer case was leaking oil. The manufacturer advised that nhtsa campaign ID number: 98v069002 (power train…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth laser. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed oil on the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the transfer case was leaking oil. The manufacturer advised that nhtsa campaign ID number: 98v069002 (power train: automatic transmission) was performed. However, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 137,902. updated 02/26/13* lj
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth laser. while driving 50 mph all four of the vehicle's wheels locked, causing the vehicle to spin out of control. the contact stated that the transfer case, seal, and yoke failed, and fluids slowly leaked from the bottom of the vehicle. this failure caused the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth laser. while driving 50 mph all four of the vehicle's wheels locked, causing the vehicle to spin out of control. the contact stated that the transfer case, seal, and yoke failed, and fluids slowly leaked from the bottom of the vehicle. this failure caused the transfer case to lock. the contact rocked the vehicle back and forth, put transmission fluid in the vehicle, and was able to drive home. there was safety recall # 98v069002 concerning power train:automatic transmission pertaining to this vehicle. the dealer stated that the repair was previously performed, but would repair it again. the current mileage IS 96,500, and failure mileage was 96,002.*ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle at 30 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping noise. The vehicle was stopped and a tow truck was contacted. The vehicle was towed home and then to an independent repair shop. The independent mechanic determined that all fluid had leaked from…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle at 30 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping noise. The vehicle was stopped and a tow truck was contacted. The vehicle was towed home and then to an independent repair shop. The independent mechanic determined that all fluid had leaked from transfer case. the mechanic also found a recall. the manufacturer was contacted, however the contact was told the recall will not cover this repair since the recall work had already been performed. ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently while driving on dry pavement the ABS brakes engaged. When this occurred brake pedal became hard and pulsated as if the vehicle was on an icy surface. extended stopping distance occurred which resulted in two crashes. on two occasions the vehicle jumped over a cement parking block and ran into a brick building. the consumer removed the ABS fuse and the problem has not recurred. *ak *nm
- Suspension › Rear
The rear axle was bent in an accident and replacement part that meets manufacturer's specification could not be found, owner has replaced several axles that do not meet the manufacturers standards. yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The car kept stalling every time I tried to turn it on. it would not idle, but would run if you continually gave it gas. the repair shop said that they cleaned the starter plate, which helped for a day, but the car has started doing the same thing again. it IS worst when put into reverse. the…
The car kept stalling every time I tried to turn it on. it would not idle, but would run if you continually gave it gas. the repair shop said that they cleaned the starter plate, which helped for a day, but the car has started doing the same thing again. it IS worst when put into reverse. the car has also started ticking since the problem first occurred, but the car car has had all new belts and a new tensioner for the timing belt put into it, plus the exhaust has been checked an no leaks have been found. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
When driving transfer case locks up due to insufficient lubrication. also, will have to tighten transmission bolt every two or three days. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Complained about transmission behavior (slipping into gear, not engaging immediately when put in gear), when I had first purchased the vehicle. At 5204 mileage, I returnedto the dealer ,and had transmission examined (i have the repair order), and was told all the new transmissions behaved this way.…
Complained about transmission behavior (slipping into gear, not engaging immediately when put in gear), when I had first purchased the vehicle. At 5204 mileage, I returnedto the dealer ,and had transmission examined (i have the repair order), and was told all the new transmissions behaved this way. It was very irritating and the problem progressively got worse. However, the transmission did not totally stop functioning until on my way to work 7/22/98 at mileage 67927. I contacted another chrysler dealership in the area (since the one I purchased from had closed), and was told there was nothing they could do because I was over the 60000 mile warranty. I have written to the chrysler corporation customer support, and was also told there was nothing they could do. However, they offered me $131.00 for having my car repainted do to the deteriorating paint conditions I have experienced with this car (another very long story and battle). Since I could not get any help at the dealership, I took the car to honeycutt transmission & auto repair, 2734 s. Wilmington street, raleigh, nc 27603 (919) 834-0588 where they made adjustments and got me running again. Three months later, I experienced another total failure and had the car towed again to honeycutt. This time they rebuilt the transmission at a cost of $1,686.06. The dealership told me it need replacing at over $3,000.00. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
My car broke down on the way to work. I had it towed to bob crow chrysler-plymouth in roswell, nm. the car was under warranty. bob crow did not touch the car for a week. when we called they told us we had not purchased the car from them and it would sit until they were ready to do the work. a…
My car broke down on the way to work. I had it towed to bob crow chrysler-plymouth in roswell, nm. the car was under warranty. bob crow did not touch the car for a week. when we called they told us we had not purchased the car from them and it would sit until they were ready to do the work. a mechanic challenged the service manager and they fired him. the owner, bob crow, swore at us, told us to take our f,,, car and get it out of there. we finally contacted chrysler corp. they said, yes, timing chains can take a while to fix, since there were other damages to the car. I am reporting that bob crow chrysler-plymouth in roswell, nm, has had several complaints. most people just go away and do business elsewhere. unfortunately, I purchased my car before moving here; I cannot change that. I thought I had the right to reasonably prompt service. I did not think I would be verbally abused and punished for not buying a car from this dealership.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No smmary
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger lap belt does not automatically retract after being fully extended.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission not shifting properly.
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
The hatchback will not stay in the open position, it comes down slowly. *ak consumer states the hatch back supports are defective.*jb
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Driver's front and rear wheel bearings failed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Driving 45-50mph, made attempt to slow down, touched brake pedal lightly, suddenly vehicle went into a spin 360 degrees four to five times. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- 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.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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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