1984 Chrysler Laser
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1984 Chrysler Laser is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1984 Chrysler Laser at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1984 Chrysler Laser recalls 2
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Fix: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
SOME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY, OR INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED. HOOD LATCH ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH AND WILL LIKELY WEAKEN THE INNER HOOD PANEL.
Fix: INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR REPAIRED, THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE LATCH, WILL BE REPLACED.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1984 Chrysler Laser MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1984 Chrysler Laser costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1984 Chrysler Laser. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 3
HORN MALFUNCTIONS Closed
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS MAY EXPERIENCEINTERMITTENT HORN FAILURE DUE TO NON CONDUCTING GREASE BEING APPLIED TOHORN CONTACT RING.===
NHTSA #EA89014 · Exterior Lighting · opened Feb 1989 · closed Aug 1989HORN FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE89016 · Exterior Lighting · opened Nov 1988 · closed Feb 1989HOOD LATCH FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE86078 · Structure · opened Sep 1986 · closed Feb 1987An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect pa…
Bulletin 23027 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stoc…
Bulletin 23137 · Equipment · Aug 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect par…
Bulletin 23104 · Equipment, Exterior Lighting · Aug 2016CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order.…
Bulletin 20244 · Equipment · Aug 2016Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Bulletin Volume 2, Issue · Equipment · Aug 20161NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Repla…
Bulletin 22958 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part…
Bulletin 22892 · Equipment · Aug 2016Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for iden…
Bulletin 22867 · Electrical System · Aug 2016P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by or…
Bulletin 20616 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Bulletin Volume 2, Issue · Equipment · Jun 2016Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LASER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1984 Chrysler Laser. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Not Entered
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POTENTIAL FOR THE SEPARATION OF THE HOOD PANEL FROM THE LATCH SYSTEM MECHANISM. AN IMPROPER ASSEMBLY PLANT REPAIR PROCEDURE MAY HAVE RESULTED IN INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE HOOD LATCH SYSTEM ATTACHMENT TO THE HOOD PANEL. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THIS COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY-UP.
Transport Canada #1984016 · Jan 1984Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chrysler Laser
The Dodge Daytona is an automobile which was produced by the Chrysler Corporation under their Dodge division from 1984 until 1993. It was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. The Chrysler Laser was an upscale rebadged version of the Daytona. The Daytona was restyled for 1987, and again for 1992. It replaced the Mitsubishi Galant-based Challenger, and slotted between the Charger and the Conquest. The Daytona was replaced by the 1995 Dodge Avenger, which was built by Mitsubishi Motors. The Daytona derives its name mainly from the Dodge Charger Daytona, which itself was named after the Daytona 500 race in Daytona Beach,…
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