Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Chrysler Laser peaked in 1997, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Chrysler Laser
Hatchback, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 7, 1995 to May 19, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year4700k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints62.0 times the median 1985 hatchback
Severity index50.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1985 Chrysler Laser name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 1985 Chrysler Laser
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08E-033 | Apr 14, 2008 | Part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353 | Suspension | 6,903 | Part replacement |
| 89V-011 | Jan 31, 1989 | Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments | Seats | 60,000 | Part replacement |
| 88V-105 | Jul 1, 1988 | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and… | Fuel system | 580,000 | Part replacement |
| 85V-010 | Jan 1, 1985 | Engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp | Fuel system | 53,000 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Chrysler Laser
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 19, 1998Failure Sep 1, 1997Fremont, CASeats, Power adjust
DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT OUTBOARD TRACK FAILED,
NHTSA complaint 535868 - Filed Aug 25, 1997Failure Jan 1, 1997Farmington, NMAxle assembly
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
NHTSA complaint 518471 - Filed Jun 19, 1997Failure Oct 12, 1996Santa Moni, CAFuel system, Fuel injection system, Hoses, Lines/pipingFire
VEHICLE FIRE, AFTER RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THE FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR HOSE.
NHTSA complaint 603425 - Filed May 5, 1997Failure Oct 12, 1996Santa Moni, CAFuel system, Fuel injection system, Hoses, Lines/pipingFire
ENGINE FIRE AFTER FUEL REGULATOR RECALL REPAIR, CONSUMER BELIEVES FIRE MAY BE RELATED TO RECALL AS IT WAS REPORTED BY INVESTIGATORS THAT FIRE STARTED BETWEEN BACK OF ENGINE AND FIREWALL. (85V-010)
NHTSA complaint 516915 - Filed Mar 30, 1995Failure Mar 30, 1995Oakland, CATires
WRONG WHEEL AND TIRE WAS PUT IN LUGGAGE SAVER AT FACTORY, WHEEL ONLY DESIGNED WITH FOUR LUG HOLES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 482835 - Filed Mar 7, 1995Failure Feb 28, 1995Sunnyvale, CAFuel system, GasolineFire
AFTER DRIVING CAR WAS PARK AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
NHTSA complaint 961348
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
5 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA89014 Engineering analysis, Lighting
HORN MALFUNCTIONS
Opened Feb 21, 1989, closed Aug 1, 1989 - PE89016 Preliminary evaluation, Lighting
HORN FAILURE
Opened Nov 29, 1988, closed Feb 21, 1989 - C88001 Investigation, Seats
SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
Opened May 18, 1988, closed Oct 30, 1989 - EA88008 Engineering analysis, Seats
SEAT ATTACHMENT
Opened Nov 17, 1987, closed May 18, 1988 · led to a recall - PE87045 Preliminary evaluation, Seats
SEAT FAILURES
Opened Aug 7, 1987, closed Nov 17, 1987
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 23027 Aug 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return susp… - 23104 Aug 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspe… - 23137 Aug 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect… - Volume 2, Issue Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations - Volume 2, Issue Jun 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations - 20244 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for … - 22958 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. … - 22867 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments fo… - 22892 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacemen… - 20616 Aug 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.