AI Damage1985 Chrysler Laser: common problems
Owners of the 1985 Chrysler Laser filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 17% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 17% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Faulty fuel regulator hose failed after recall repair resulting in vehicle fire.
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.
Wrong wheel and tire was put in luggage saver at factory, wheel only designed with four lug holes.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Laser has 4 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Chrysler Laser?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, powertrain, seats. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%), knocking, grinding or other noise (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1985 Chrysler Laser?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1985 Chrysler Laser from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1985 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.