1994 Plymouth Laser RS 5MT
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The 1994 Plymouth Laser RS 5MT is a 135-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,340 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 135 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Laser measures 172.8 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,690 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,340 ($31,447 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mitsubishi 4G63 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 135 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,690 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Plymouth Laser RS 5MT 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 |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 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
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Plymouth LASER
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Plymouth LASER (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
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 1994 PLYMOUTH LASER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.