PlymouthLaser19932.5L/plymouth/laser/1993/2-5l/
AG platform

1993 Plymouth Laser — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Laser 2.5L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.5L

Built on the AG platform, the 1993 Plymouth Laser 2.5L is a passenger car powered by a 2.5L engine that recorded 19 total owner complaints and one recall. While the Power Train emerged as the top complaint area for this specific year, the vehicle falls within a 1990-1998 model history where owner grievances ranged from a high of 46 in 1992 to a low of 2 in 1995. Positioned between these extremes, the 1993 model year represents a moderate point in the vehicle's reliability trajectory relative to the model's peak and lowest complaint counts.

Model year19931992

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05012967AA. Note the factory engine oil filter, engine air filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05012967AA discontinued
Engine air filterMR571477 discontinued
Fuel filterMB504761
Spark plug68304142AA discontinued · alt MS851418
Front wiper bladesMB881566 discontinued · alt MB881565
Serpentine belt05096314AA discontinued · alt MD191218
ThermostatMD997608 alt MD972903

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width66.5 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Curb weight2524 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Plymouth Laser occupies a notable inflection point in its generation’s federal record. Complaints dropped sharply from 46 in 1992 to 19 in 1993, even as investigations rose to four—the highest of the cycle—suggesting regulators were scrutinizing persistent issues rather than reacting to a surge in new problems. Recalls remained stable at one, consistent with the prior two years, while technical service bulletins (TSBs) increased to ten, indicating manufacturer-driven refinements rather than systemic failures. The top complaint areas—power train (8), service brakes (2), and engine cooling (2)—mirror concerns from earlier years, implying unresolved but manageable reliability themes. With only three crash-related complaints and no fire reports, the 1993 model appears structurally sound. This year’s data suggests a maturing platform with fewer owner-reported flaws, making it a comparatively strong choice within the generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Seat Belts2
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

98V069002Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 07/04/1998

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

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B2000-11-24SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
2308002000-03-03SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 1993 Laser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.