"How reliable is the 1990 Plymouth Laser?"

"Based on 34 NHTSA complaints, the 1990 Plymouth Laser has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is Headlights."

"What are common problems with the 1990 Plymouth Laser?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Plymouth Laser is Headlights, accounting for a significant portion of the 34 total complaints filed."

1990 Plymouth Laser: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 34 complaints

Total Complaints

Headlights

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Headlights

Engine

Frame And Members

Gasoline

Buckle Assembly

Driveshaft

Hood

Ignition

Seat Belts

Drum

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. TT"

"THE GEAR IS THREADED IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE SHAFT ,AND HAS THE ABLITY TO COME OFF, AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE ENOUGH TO NEED REPLACEMENT. TT"

"HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT AT A FREQUENCY OF EVERY 6-8 MONTHS. *AK"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 5 MI: 4 CO: 3 AL: 3 TX: 3 OH: 2 LA: 2 FL: 2 NJ: 2 NH: 1

Who Files Complaints?

29.4%

Original Owners

70.6%

Second+ Owners

Plymouth Laser — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1991	41	-	Latch	2
1992	46	-	Engine	1

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28