PlymouthLaser19922.5L/plymouth/laser/1992/2-5l/
AG platform

1992 Plymouth Laser — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Laser 2.5L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.5L

Built on the AG platform, the 1992 Plymouth Laser 2.5L is a passenger car powered by a 2.5L engine. This model year accounts for 46 total owner complaints with the Power Train identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by one recall. Representing the highest volume of issues within the 1990-1998 model history, the 1992 Laser sits at the opposite end of the reliability spectrum from the 2 complaints recorded in 1995.

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oil filter, engine air filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 MS851413
Front wiper bladesMB881566 discontinued · alt MB881565
Serpentine beltMD186126 discontinued · alt MD178430
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 60,000 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)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

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 1992 Plymouth Laser marks the peak of owner-reported issues within its generation, with 46 complaints—an increase from 38 in 1991 and more than double the 1993 total. While recalls remained stable at one per year from 1991 onward, investigations rose to three in 1992, suggesting heightened scrutiny of emerging patterns, particularly in power train (16 complaints) and engine cooling (11). The data shows a clear downward trend in complaints after 1992, dropping to just four by 1994, implying that later production addressed many of the year’s reliability concerns. Fire-related complaints were absent, and crash-related reports were minimal (1), but the concentration of powertrain issues aligns with the generation’s broader arc of early teething problems. This places the 1992 model at the apex of its reliability curve, signaling higher risk of unresolved defects. **Takeaway: Avoid 1992 if prioritizing dependability; later years (1994–1995) offer far fewer reported issues.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
46
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 46 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train16
Engine & Engine Cooling11
Visibility4
Structure4
Seat Belts3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Power Train,Electrical System1

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 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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
233599REVA1999-10-01StructureSUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

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 1992 Laser have open recalls?

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