Model year guide

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

Safety recalls2
Combined19–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1984 Chrysler Laser recalls 2

Suspension NHTSA Campaign #08E033000 · 14/04/2008

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.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #84V008000 · 25/01/1984

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 16 Oct 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

Combined19–23 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume83 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,250 more

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.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Fuel only$16,250
Per mile$0.22

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.

1984 Chrysler Laser vehicles on record

Other Chrysler Laser model years

1984 Chrysler Laser — frequently asked questions

Does the 1984 Chrysler Laser have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1984 Chrysler Laser. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1984 Chrysler Laser get?

The 1984 Chrysler Laser has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.