Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1986 Chrysler Laser peaked in 1998, with 1 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
1986 Chrysler Laser
Hatchback, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 5, 1998 to Aug 7, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year3619k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 1986 hatchback
Severity index50.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1986 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
3 recall campaigns cover the 1986 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 |
| 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 |
| 86V-053 | Apr 10, 1986 | Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing | Electrical system | 32,149 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1986 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 7, 2017Failure Jul 25, 201757,471 milesFredericksburg, VASeats
SEAT FRAME DRIVERS SIDE FRONT LEFT CORNER HAS BROKEN CAUSING SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE AND INSECURE. VEHICLE FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. NOTE: THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN 1989 FOR VEHICLES BUILT IN 1985 FOR SAME PROBLEM.1985 CHRYSLER LASER RECALL - #89V011000.
NHTSA complaint 11013336 - Filed Oct 5, 1998Failure Sep 1, 1998Lancaster, CAFuel system, Fuel railFire
ENGINE FIRE BELIEVED TO BE THE RESULT OF USING RECALLED FUEL INJECTOR HOSES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIME IT IS BELIEVED RECALLED PART WERE USED FOR REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint 780721
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
4 NHTSA investigations on file
- 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.