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1984 Chrysler Laser Turbo 5MT

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1984 Chrysler Laser – exterior Unverified
Photo: 1985 Chrysler Laser Turbo XT (16614493232) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Laser (1984–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1985 Chrysler Laser Turbo XT (16614493232) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1986 Chrysler Laser 2 door hatchback at 2015 Rockville show 2of6 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Chrysler Laser 2 door hatchback at 2015 Rockville show 1of6 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: ChryslerLaserXE1985 by Chrylaser David McGuire, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1985 Chrysler Laser XT rear (14341478868) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Chrysler Laser Turbo 5MT is a 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.2L I4 Turbo (FFS,TRBO)
Displacement2.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Chrysler LASER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

NHTSA campaign 08E033000

Jan 25, 1984 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

SOME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY, OR INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED. HOOD LATCH ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH AND WILL LIKELY WEAKEN THE INNER HOOD PANEL.

Remedy: INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign 84V008000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 CHRYSLER LASER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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