← Back to Search

1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 5MT

All Chrysler Laser trims (1984–1986) → All Chrysler Laser generations →
1986 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 1986 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 17 mpg city and 26 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
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 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

Jul 1, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

NHTSA campaign 88V105000

Apr 10, 1986 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.

Remedy: REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.

NHTSA campaign 86V053000

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Chrysler LASER

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Chrysler LASER (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Seats1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 7, 2017 · Seats
“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…”
Oct 5, 1998 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“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.”
Jul 21, 1994 · Steering
“RACK/PINION FAILED. (THIRD VEHICLE ON 472188, 601447) *DH”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 CHRYSLER LASER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

← Back to Search