Clutch assembly housing exploded, blowing transmission away from engine, and causing an engine compartment fire. *ak consumer states that it appears that the bolts came loose or broke in the pressure plate, chrysler is stating that all the failures are not their problems, two people were injured due to smoke inhalation.
The worst 1994 Plymouth Laser problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
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- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Recall number 98V069002 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Transfer case lockup
Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels.
PE97040
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Plymouth Laser 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1994 Plymouth Laser fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 28-29 | 23-24 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-19 | 22-26 | 19-22 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 17-18 | 20-23 | 18-20 |
What 1994 Plymouth Laser owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Streaks seems to appear on front windshield during rainy weather; windshield wipers do not clear windshield; causes poor visibility; hazardous driving. Tt
Anti-lock brake failure.
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Questions about the 1994 Plymouth Laser
Is the 1994 Plymouth Laser reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1994 Plymouth Laser, fewer than a typical Laser model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Plymouth Laser?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 Plymouth Laser have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Plymouth Laser get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Plymouth Laser range from 18 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 28-29 highway.
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