Plymouth Laser 1994
Model Laser made in 1994 by Plymouth got 6 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 6 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, seats and structure. The car had some investigations: steering, wheels. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.
Model 1994
| 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 | 930831 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/32/26 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/23/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 3 | 930916 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/21/20 | 21/27/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 3 | 930916 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Premium | $ 921 | 3 | 930916 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/29/24 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 930916 |
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 | |
| 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 |
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 | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| This is the worst car i have ever purchased, there is a mitsubishi engine in this car and many other people who have 1994 lasers, eclipses or talons have blown the valves in their engines as well. i feel this is cheaply put together and i would never buy another car from plymouth. in the 1 year and 9 months i have owned this car i have put $4000.00 in it for engine repairs. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| This is the worst car i have ever purchased, there is a mitsubishi engine in this car and many other people who have 1994 lasers, eclipses or talons have blown the valves in their engines as well. i feel this is cheaply put together and i would never buy another car from plymouth. in the 1 year and 9 months i have owned this car i have put $4000.00 in it for engine repairs. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/11/2001 | 1 | 12/19/2000 | |
| Clutch assembly housing exploded, blowing transmission away from engine, and causing an engine compartment fire. *ak consumer states that it appears that the bolts came loose or broke in the pressure plate, chrysler is stating that all the failures are not their problems, two people were injured due to smoke inhalation. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| Anti-lock brake failure. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| This is the worst car i have ever purchased, there is a mitsubishi engine in this car and many other people who have 1994 lasers, eclipses or talons have blown the valves in their engines as well. i feel this is cheaply put together and i would never buy another car from plymouth. in the 1 year and 9 months i have owned this car i have put $4000.00 in it for engine repairs. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/05/1994 | |||
| Streaks seems to appear on front windshield during rainy weather; windshield wipers do not clear windshield; causes poor visibility; hazardous driving. tt | |||