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#BS-1991-PLYLAS-16F9

1991 Plymouth Laser

Based on reports from 41 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
41
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
7
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 41 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

Top reported problems

1

runs for 15 minutes then dies

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyHIGH

3 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 220K miles.

!Inspect the Seat BeltsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (7%)
Seat Belts3 (7%)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch3 (7%)
Electrical System:ignition:module3 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (7%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (5%)
Seats2 (5%)

1991 Plymouth Laser: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Laser, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 220,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 220K-mile mark.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Laser, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Laser, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Laser, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:module-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.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Plymouth Laser. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

95V103003Dec 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Plymouth Laser according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1991 Plymouth Laser vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

41

Class avg

37

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1991.

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. 41 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1991 Plymouth Laser: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Plymouth Laser?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Plymouth Laser is related to the seat belts:front:buckle assembly, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Plymouth Laser reliable?
The 1991 Plymouth Laser has 41 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Plymouth Laser problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Plymouth Laser have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Plymouth Laser has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Plymouth Laser problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 220,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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