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1990 Plymouth Laser Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1990 Plymouth Laser, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
30
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–24
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1990 Plymouth Laser

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103003 Reported 920,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating…

  2. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 90V106001 Reported 184 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Diluted primer may have been used on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass installation which would not provide the retention required by FMVSS 212.

    Remedy: Replace windshields, associated parts, and primer.

  3. Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

    NHTSA 90V056001 Reported 265 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.

    Remedy: Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability.

  4. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 89V128000 Reported 5,510 vehicles potentially affected DIAMOND-STAR MOTORS

    Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.

    Remedy: Headlamp wiring harness routing will be modified and damaged wires repaired.

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1990 Plymouth Laser have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Consumer stated the timing belt broke and damaged the engine. The dealer has been contacted. Nlm *yh”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 26, 2002 · Engine and engine cooling

“Seatbelt stays in forward position most times. When it's not working, there is nor restraint.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 6, 2001 · Seat belts

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1990 Plymouth Laser. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–24 mpg
City / Highway19–21 / 25–29
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.8/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Plymouth Laser model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Plymouth Laser model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 Plymouth Laser10
1990 Plymouth Laser430
1991 Plymouth Laser130
1992 Plymouth Laser135
1993 Plymouth Laser115
1994 Plymouth Laser14
1995 Plymouth Laser01
1998 Plymouth Laser02

Checking a specific 1990 Plymouth Laser

How do I know if my 1990 Plymouth 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1990 Plymouth 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 Plymouth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V128000).

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.

Other Plymouth models

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.