1992 Plymouth Laser problems & reliability
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Plymouth Laser. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
0 complaints report injuries (0 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 17 | 49% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 26% |
| Visibility | 4 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% |
| Structure | 3 | 9% |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 · filed Aug 9, 2008
“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…”
Power Train · filed Feb 4, 2008
“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…”
Power Train · filed Mar 22, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Engineering Analysis EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to recall 98V069002
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Preliminary Evaluation PE97040 · opened Sep 4, 1997 · closed Jan 30, 1998
- HOOD FLY-UP
Preliminary Evaluation PE94074 · opened Oct 12, 1994 · closed Feb 24, 1995
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Plymouth Laser.
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
Door glass adjustment. *tw
232293 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1993
Shift control solenoid valve revision. *tw
211093 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Plymouth Laser in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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