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#BS-1993-PLYLAS-16F9

1993 Plymouth LaserProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 18 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
9
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 18 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

5 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (28%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (11%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash1 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (6%)
Drivetrain1 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift1 (6%)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft1 (6%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)1 (6%)

1993 Plymouth Laser: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Laser, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Laser, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Laser, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Laser, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-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

5
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1
04
1
06
1
07
1
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Plymouth Laser. Recent trend: stable.

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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

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP03002ClosedOpened May 2003 · closed Jul 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

STEERING:COLUMN

EA98002ClosedOpened Jan 1998 · closed Apr 1998

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

WHEELS

PE94074ClosedOpened Oct 1994 · closed Feb 1995

HOOD FLY-UP

STRUCTURE

PE97040ClosedOpened Sep 1997 · closed Jan 1998

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

WHEELS

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.

1993 Plymouth Laser vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

18

Class avg

51

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 18 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.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Plymouth Laser Model Years

199419931992199119901987
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1993 Plymouth Laser: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Plymouth Laser?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Plymouth Laser is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Plymouth Laser reliable?
The 1993 Plymouth Laser has 18 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 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 1993 Plymouth Laser have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 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 100,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1993 Plymouth Laser data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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?
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