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1993 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo Auto

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1993 Plymouth Laser – exterior Unverified
Photo: Plymouth Laser 1.8 1990 (14314324830) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Laser (1990–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Plymouth Laser 1.8 1990 (14314324830) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Plymouth Laser (3717516331) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: ASA ASA WinterX 3 03 (8258856521) by Grant.C, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: ASA IMG 7707 (5524854550) by Grant.C, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1993 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo Auto is a 180-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,697 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 180 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Laser measures 172.8 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,756 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,697 ($35,305 *)
Engine
Engine TypeMitsubishi 4G63T 2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4
Horsepower180 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Injection TypeTurbocharged multi-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length172.8 in
Width66.7 in
Height51.4 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft³
Curb Weight2,756 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Headroom Rear34.1 in
Legroom Front43.9 in
Legroom Rear28.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1993 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Plymouth Laser 2-DR. Hatchback

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Plymouth LASER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 7, 1998 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign 98V069002

18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Plymouth LASER

Owner Complaints

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Plymouth LASER (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train7
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Seat Belts3
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 14, 2013 · Power Train
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PLYMOUTH LASER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS…”
Apr 30, 2007 · Power Train
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PLYMOUTH LASER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ALL FOUR OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS LOCKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE, SEAL…”
Jan 6, 2006 · Power Train
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND A TOW TRUCK WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THEN TO AN…”
May 20, 2004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash
“INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT THE ABS BRAKES ENGAGED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND PULSATED AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN ICY SURFACE. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE…”
Feb 14, 2003 · Air Bags, Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THEY DID NOT INFLATE, WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO CONSUMER. *JB THE AIR BAG WAS PARTIALLY OUT WITHOUT INFLATING AND CAUSED STEERING…”

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 1993 PLYMOUTH LASER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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