Total Complaints
9 filings
CHRYSLER LASER · model year
1985 CHRYSLER LASER
9 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1985CHRYSLERLASER carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 5 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1985 LASER is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system with 2 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and tires (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 1985 LASER, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990406FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ENGINE FIRE AFTER FUEL REGULATOR RECALL REPAIR, CONSUMER BELIEVES FIRE MAY BE RELATED TO RECALL AS IT WAS REPORTED BY INVESTIGATORS THAT FIRE STARTED BETWEEN BACK OF ENGINE AND FIREWALL. (85V-010)
19981014FireFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE FIRE, AFTER RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THE FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR HOSE.
19980519SEATS
DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT OUTBOARD TRACK FAILED,
19980519SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT OUTBOARD TRACK FAILED,
19970926FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR HOSE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
19970825POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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. *AK
19970821FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DUE TO A FAULTY REGULATOR HOSE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.
19950504TIRES
WRONG WHEEL AND TIRE WAS PUT IN LUGGAGE SAVER AT FACTORY, WHEEL ONLY DESIGNED WITH FOUR LUG HOLES. *SKD
19950307FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
AFTER DRIVING CAR WAS PARK AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
Compare 1985CHRYSLERLASER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 7 Open
RQ25005Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
PE25009Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ25002Recall QueryClosed
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER have?▼
The 1985 CHRYSLER LASER has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 5 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and TIRES.
Is the 1985 CHRYSLER LASER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.