Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 PLYMOUTH Laser

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 46 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V069002

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
42,214
Reported to NHTSA
1998-04-07
Owners notified
1998-07-06

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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, 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine8—
Power train: automatic transmission7126,502 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)4165,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2—
Seat belts2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.