1990 Plymouth Laser

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1990 Plymouth Laser
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:58:57.529Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1990: 30 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	0
1990	30
1991	30
1992	35
1993	15
1994	4
1995	1
1996	0
1998	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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UNDER HEADLIGHT, WIRING HARNESS "POP UPS" HAS WORN OUT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE IN AREA BEHIND HEADLIGHTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960506

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890919 — electrical system

WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLAMPS MAY BREAK DUE TO THE STRESS CREATED BY THE HEADLAMP POP UP DEVICES.

Remedy: HEADLAMP WIRING HARNESS ROUTING WILL BE MODIFIED AND DAMAGED WIRES REPAIRED.

Campaign 89V128000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900523 — visibility

OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

Remedy: REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.

Campaign 90V056001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900807 — visibility

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.

Remedy: REPLACE WINDSHIELDS, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND PRIMER.

Campaign 90V106001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941012 — PE (closed 19950224)

HOOD FLY-UP

R 19951213 — seat belts

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

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 A

Campaign 95V103003 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980130 — EA (closed 19980430)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Plymouth Laser — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 89V128000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 90V056001 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 90V106001 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V103003 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1990 Plymouth Laser reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Plymouth Laser?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting:headlights, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Plymouth Laser have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.