Plymouth Laser 1993
Model Laser made in 1993 by Plymouth got 22 consumer complains, 6 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and seats. The car had some investigations: steering, structure and wheels. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/32/26 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/21/20 | 21/27/23 | Premium | $ 1050 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/23/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 1000 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Premium | $ 956 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/29/24 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Premium | $ 876 | 3 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V069002 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/15/1991 to 06/12/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 42214 | 07/06/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/07/1998 | 06/16/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 6, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 211093 | 03/01/1993 | 39536 | Shift control solenoid valve revision. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 232293 | 04/01/1993 | 39534 | Door glass adjustment. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | 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 | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE94074 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/12/1994 | 02/24/1995 | HOOD FLY-UP | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069000 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| PE97040 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/04/1997 | 01/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | ||
| Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels. | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069001 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069002 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 5 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| No smmary | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/07/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 5 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| No smmary | |||
| 03/01/1993 | 1 | 10/31/1992 | |
| Engine continuously stalls, repairs made however problem continues. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 137902 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 137902 | ||
| 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. mah | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 137902 | ||
| 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 r train: automatic transmission) was perforemed; however the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 137,902. li | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/02/2007 | 96002 | 1 | 02/02/2007 |
| 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 | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| When driving transfer case locks up due to insufficient lubrication. also, will have to tighten transmission bolt every two or three days. *ak | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/01/1993 | 1 | 10/31/1992 | |
| Transmission not shifting properly. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| 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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | 10/21/1993 | |
| Driver's front and rear wheel bearings failed. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 12/24/2005 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Passenger lap belt does not automatically retract after being fully extended. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 72000 | 2 | 01/01/2002 |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 11/26/1996 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| The hatchback will not stay in the open position, it comes down slowly. *ak consumer states the hatch back supports are defective.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 3 | 11/04/1998 | |
| 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 | |||