What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Chrysler Laser?

EPA figures for the 1985 Chrysler Laser reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Chrysler Laser?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Chrysler Laser. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Chrysler Laser?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Chrysler Laser, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chrysler · 1985

1985 Chrysler Laser

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	23	21	423
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Premium	17	22	19	468
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	30	23	386
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	30	23	386
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	24	21	423
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Premium	18	22	19	468
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	30	24	370
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	17	26	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V010000

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Campaign 88V105000

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.

Campaign 89V011000

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.

Campaign 08E033000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

2 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Tires 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.