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1986 Chrysler Laser
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Chrysler Laser, covering fuel system, gasoline and electrical system, and 2 consumer complaints received since 1998.
The component named most often is fuel system, gasoline: 500 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 92.4 per 1,000 across all 1986 model-year vehicles and against 454.5 per 1,000 for the Chrysler Laser line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 2.7 complaints per model year across the 3 Chrysler Laser model years on this register; 0 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1998 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 7 Aug 2017.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1986 Chrysler Laser (black) against all 1986 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1986 | Laser line | All 1986 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 500 | 454.5 | 92.4 |
| Seats | 500 | 272.7 | 25.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 500 | 454.5 | 92.4 |
| Seats | 1 | 500 | 272.7 | 25.5 |
2 unique complaints, 2 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE89016 | Preliminary evaluation | HORN FAILURE | exterior lighting | 29 Nov 1988 | 21 Feb 1989 | — |
| EA88008 | Engineering analysis | SEAT ATTACHMENT | seats | 17 Nov 1987 | 18 May 1988 | 88V061000 |
| PE87045 | Preliminary evaluation | SEAT FAILURES | seats | 7 Aug 1987 | 17 Nov 1987 | — |
Other Chrysler Laser model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,500 |
| 1985 | 3 | 6 | 693,000 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 | 612,149 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chrysler Laser model years · Chrysler: 36 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1986 Chrysler Laser have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 88V105000, was reported to NHTSA on 1 Jul 1988 and concerns fuel system, gasoline. Across all model years the Chrysler Laser line has 5 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1986 Chrysler Laser?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1986 Chrysler Laser complain about most?
Fuel System, Gasoline: 1 of 2 component mentions (500 per 1,000). Next is seats with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.