1992 Plymouth Laser

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1992 Plymouth Laser
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:59:04.684Z

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

Complaints per year, Plymouth Laser Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1990: 30 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 35 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1992: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
199030
199130
199235
199315
19944
19951
19960
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070322

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TRANSFER CASE IN HIS VEHICLE. THE RECALL NUMBER GIVEN BY THE DEALER IS 13781167.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050712

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030912

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941012 — PE (closed 19950224)

HOOD FLY-UP

I 19970904 — PE (closed 19980130)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

I 19980130 — EA (closed 19980430)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

R 19980706 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

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, T

Campaign 98V069002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Plymouth Laser — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V069002 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Plymouth Laser?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Laser have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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