1985 Chrysler Laser Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Chrysler Laser, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
3 safety recalls for the 1985 Chrysler Laser
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.
Remedy: Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.
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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.
Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1985 Chrysler Laser have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driver side power seat outboard track failed,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 1998 · Seats
“Heard a rattling sound from rear of vehicle whevever hitting a small bump. The noise was caused by a broken steel tube inside of rear axle. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 1997 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1985 Chrysler Laser. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 22–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chrysler Laser model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Laser model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Chrysler Laser | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Chrysler Laser | 3 | 6 |
| 1986 Chrysler Laser | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1985 Chrysler Laser
How do I know if my 1985 Chrysler Laser has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Chrysler Laser; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V010000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.