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1990 Plymouth

Laser

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L

Plymouth Laser: best and worst years
1990 Plymouth Laser (photo 1 of 5)
1990 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
3NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
170 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
97 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,524 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
30

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25%
  • SEAT BELTS16%
  • STRUCTURE16%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING13%
  • POWER TRAIN9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 32 total.

Plymouth Laser: best and worst years

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