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#BS-1985-CHRLAS-20431985 Chrysler LaserProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 9 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1985 Chrysler Laser: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Laser, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Laser, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Laser, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Laser, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
SEATS
SEAT ATTACHMENT
SEATS
HORN MALFUNCTIONS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SEAT FAILURES
SEATS
HORN FAILURE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The worst model year for the Chrysler Laser is the 1984 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
1985 Chrysler Laser vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)
This vehicle
9
Class avg
7
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1985.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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