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#BS-1992-PLYLAS-16F9

1992 Plymouth Laser

Based on reports from 46 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 46 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

8 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 150K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED

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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine8 (17%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (15%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift4 (9%)

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)4 (9%)

Visibility:windshield3 (7%)

Seat Belts2 (4%)

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft2 (4%)

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls2 (4%)

1992 Plymouth Laser: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1992 Plymouth Laser, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 150,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 150K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1992 Plymouth Laser, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Plymouth Laser, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Plymouth Laser, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4 wheel drive)-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Plymouth Laser. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

98V069002Jul 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Plymouth Laser is the 1991 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1992 Plymouth Laser vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1992.

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. 46 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.

Other Plymouth Laser Model Years

1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

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1992 Plymouth Laser: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Plymouth Laser?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Plymouth Laser is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1992 Plymouth Laser reliable?

The 1992 Plymouth Laser has 46 complaints, 1 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 1992 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 1992 Plymouth Laser have any recalls?

Yes, the 1992 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 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 150,000 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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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