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Plymouth Laser Engine problems by year

25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Plymouth Laser's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Laser engine complaints

1991 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

I see quite a few lasers,eclipses,and talons that have the telltale blue smoke trail behind them.But mine also seems to be building up exhaust, and emitting a large cloud of white smoke upon restarting

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 762124
1990 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8006419
1990 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

Timing belt cut off. Complete power shut off in the middle of highway at a 65 miles/ hour zone, including steering. Extremely dangerous situation almost resulting in the injury and death of the driver and other vehicle drivers on highway. There was no previous warning although belt was changed at dealership 35,000 miles ago. Manufacturer suggests changing timing belt every 60,000 miles or more.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 732380
1992 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

The head gasket was blown 6 months after purchase, and again a year later. It was my understanding that the timing belt was replaced at that time, yet it blew a year later. The mechanic told me the head gasket needs to be replaced again because of the damage done to the valves when the timing belt went out. I find this unacceptable!

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 730550
1990 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

Engine and timing belt failed causing vehicle to stall while stopped, upon service dealer found 4 broken valves, one of which was lodged into head, holes in 1 piston, scarred cylinder block. *Et

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 784320
1990 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

The vehicle made loud noises due to a crack in engine manifold. Dealer has repairedvehicle. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 849216
1992 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

While driving at varied speeds the engine cooling assembly detached from engine and blew out all the oil in about 30 seconds. I have been left stranded 10 times over the life of the car. The first time it happened the care was only 2 yrs old, and the whole assembly broke down. The parts were replaced under warranty. But they did not hold up. The same problem happened another 9 times over the next 5 years. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 707567
1994 Plymouth LaserEngine & coolingElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

This is the worst car I have ever purchased, there is a mitsubishi engine in this car and many other people who have 1994 lasers, eclipses or talons have blown the valves in their engines as well. I feel this is cheaply put together and I would never buy another car from plymouth. In the 1 year and 9 months I have owned this car I have put $4000.00 In it for engine repairs.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 707062
1993 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

My car broke down on the way to work. I had it towed to bob crow chrysler-plymouth in roswell, nm. The car was under warranty. Bob crow did not touch the car for a week. When we called they told us we had not purchased the car from them and it would sit until they were ready to do the work. A mechanic challenged the service manager and they fired him. The owner, bob crow, swore at us, told us to take our f,,, car and get it out of there. We finally contacted chrysler corp. They said, yes, timing chains can...

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take a while to fix, since there were other damages to the car. I am reporting that bob crow chrysler-plymouth in roswell, nm, has had several complaints. Most people just go away and do business elsewhere. Unfortunately, I purchased my car before moving here; I cannot change that. I thought I had the right to reasonably prompt service. I did not think I would be verbally abused and punished for not buying a car from this dealership.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 706194
1992 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

Engine valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Took to mechanic & told seals needed replacing. Gasket still leaking oil. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 822428
1993 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

Engine continuously stalls, repairs made however problem continues.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 532906
1990 Plymouth LaserEngine & cooling

Timing belt shreaded while going 20 mph which created engine interference.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 531286

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