1992 Plymouth Laser

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1992 Plymouth Laser
RENDERED 2026-09-16T12:37:54.507Z

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

1992: 35 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 49%

49% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

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

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

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26%

26% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and turbo/supercharger.

VISIBILITY 14%

14% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage.

DEATH

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20020820

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

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SIDE DOOR WINDOWS WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950331

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 (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for visibility issues (5 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, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Laser have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.