We found the following complaints for PLYMOUTH BREEZE (1996)
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1996 plymouth breeze involved in accident due to equipment failure.*mrthe accident was the result of steering problems. Consume later received a safety recall notification from chrysler that concerned the lower control arms and ball joints. Consumer's son sustained injuries.insurance company declared the vehicle totaled. The head gasket was replaced prior to the accident. Driver was making a turn when he hear a clinking or popping sound. At the enid of the turn the steering wheel would not steer the vehicle. He hit the curb and heard a loud sound under the vehicle. He then hit the sign pole, which broke a the base and came through the windshield. He had to duck out of the way as the pole hit his headrest and then struck the wall. This is where he injured his neck and back, trying to avoid the pole. The air bags didn't deploy.*ph
Consumerwas involved in a head on collision. The air bag deployed at 15 mph which caused severe injuries to consumer. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. *ph
Vehicle was invoved in a accident at 50-60 mph before braking which cause consumer vehicle to rearend another vehicle; both air bags fail to deployed mfr/dealer was not notified at this time.
Oil pan design defect caused initial report ..see odi 701385..reported nov 1998 when oil pan wore thru and developed slow oil leak and oil pressure warning light failed resulting in engine seizingnecesitating rebuild at aprx $3700.. At 5114 miles later(52900) while on hoist, owner checked pan and found that the pan has again worn almost through from road abrasions during just normal operation with occasional dragging on speed bumbs ,driveway inclines ,road gutters on drive in etc. If continues to wear at current rate expect failure on the new replacement pan in 2500-5000 miles.this pan area immediately below oil drain plug is totally unprotected and is 1st area of impact when car dips for any reason enough to make contact with road. It according to the mechanic at northglenn dodge when showed to him on hoist and ask..is a common problem with the breeze and seen alot.i intend to pursue problem directly with plymouth factory. Airbags failed @ 35mph in accident when breeze rearended a 1964 chev carrall foldi
During a frontal impact at 35mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
While driving at 45 mph, atrailer truck pulled out in front ofconsumer's vehicle, andconsumer hit truck on the side. Upon impact, driver side andpassenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Going 50 before braking in frontal collision accident, airbag didnt deploy.
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at about 20mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While traveling onhighway another vehicle made a sudden stop in front of consumer's vehicle, andit hit the other vehicle from behind. Upon impact,dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.a passenger sustained minor injuries.
While driving 25-30 mph, the vehicle had a frontal collision with a buick station wagon and both driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to the occupants.
Dt: with no warning the car just shuts offwhile driving and in all weather conditions. Problem is in the electrical system.has had battery recharged and was told by manufacturer to get an electronic analysis test on the vehicle but the test is not free.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
Front end noise when going over minor bumps.told many times that it was justmy struts and it was normal.now have been told the real problems after warranty expired at a cost to me.
While the windshield wipers are in use they would malfunction and be inoperative which may cause visual difficulty and may result in an accident.been to dealer several times, andfixedthe electronic control module, but the problem is reoccurring. Currently, dealer said it is the fuse block panel. Please provide further information.
When car is placed in park, the key will stick in the ignition.motor turns off, but inside functions stay on (mileage lights, radio/clock) and key will not turn all the way to take it out.after trying over and over, something will "give" in the ignition, and the key will finally come out.also, when you lock the doors, sometimes the power lock motor will make a "groaning-whining" noise, and not all of the doors will lock.these problems have been going on since shortly after purchase.
Ignition switch failed.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
While the windshield wipers are in use they would malfunction and be inoperative which may cause visual difficulty and may result in an accident.been to dealer several times, andfixedthe electronic control module, but the problem is reoccurring. Currently, dealer said it is the fuse block panel. Please provide further information.
Front end noise when going over minor bumps.told many times that it was justmy struts and it was normal.now have been told the real problems after warranty expired at a cost to me.
Car racing at idle, car wanted to lunge forward while brakes applied.finally repaired after forth trip to service department.also, faulty wiring.
The head gasket was really the problem that i have the biggest beef about. I have had an oil leak since at least august 2002 and the mechanic that i've been taking my car to has replaced the oil pressure switch twice and most recently the cam shaft switch. At the last repair, he indicated that i had a torn head gasket, a very common problem with my model of car. I made an appointment with the local chrysler dealer and then contacted chrysler about some monetary assistance with this repair. Chrysler confirmed the problem with the dealer and then did nothing for two days until i called back and found out that the decision rested in the regional manager's hands who was out of town on vacation for 4 more days. I contacted chrysler again and escallated the decision through a few levels of management and found that my request had been denied due to the age of the car and its mileage. This irritates me for several reasons. Head gaskets are supposed to have a much longer life span that 72k miles. This is a well documented defect with the car i have and i feel that a recall is in order. From what i've read on the internet, many breeze/neon owners have had success convincing chrysler to pay for some of the repair. I brought my car in on tuesday night and it wasn't until the end of the day on thursday that chrysler made their decision. In the meantime, the mechanic did not repair the problem because he was waiting on the response from chrysler. Hence, i was out of the use of my car an additional two days. Additionally, i've already incurred about $400 in expenses most likely related to this head gasket from previous repairs to my oil leak problem. It's a shame all this happened because i was pretty pleased with the car up until i discovered this problem.
Car overheated and engine blew out.check engine and engine temp warning light did not come on.temp gauge did not register hot. Need to replace engine.
The head gasket is leaking oil. The dealership has been contacted. Ph
The oil constantly leaks. The head gasket has been replaced three times.(1998, 2000, 2002). The head gasket is now worn again and needs to be replaced.the timing belt replaced once due to the oil leaking on it.now the timing belt needs to be replaced again
Car leaks a mocha/chocolate color fluid. Then overheated after being driven about 1.5 miles . I added coolant to bottle and 1 qt oil.temp gauge was still up after idling for 5-6 minutes. My mechanic examined vehicle and said liquid is oil mixed with water and there is oil in radiator.i contacted chrysler corp and they instructed me to take to nearest dealer (michael stead hilltop, richmond, ca) for diagnosis ($89) by service dept.my mechanic suspects blown head gasket or cracked block (?).
I acquired a 1996 plymouth breeze in march of 2002.the day after i got the car, the "check engine" light came on.since then, the light has come one a total of 4 times.each time it has been fixed or looked at, the o2 sensor was the cause of the problem.on halloween 2002, i took my car in to get a routine oil change and to find out the cause of a ticking sound.the auto center (that was doing my oil change) said it was a rod bearing, but when i took the car to the dealership, they said that it was a flywheel.the car was repaired and 2 days after i pick up the car, the "check engine" light comes on for the 4th time.i am taking the car to the dealership and praying that this is the last time i will have to make any repairs for the same thing!!!
1996 plymouth breeze had something break from the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled and caught fire after coming to a rest on the shoulder.the cause of the fire was undetermined. (ohio traffic crash report)
I purchased my 1996 plymouth breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it.the initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership).within a span of 82, 000 miles: i have had to replace the head gasket twice at 54,000 and 113,000 ($1000), i have had two major tune-ups at 60,000 and 92,000 miles ($500), i have had all sensors replaced at 101,000 miles ($1500), i have had three major brake jobs within 18 months ($1800), i had to replace the radiator ($250), i had to have the catalytic converter replaced at 75,000 miles ($350), i had to have a new transmission at 95,000 miles ($1500), ive had numerous repairs based on the readouts from the computer ($600+),replaced the oil pan gasket but it still leaks ($150)the window seals leak when it rains (never tried to fix)(this car sat in my driveway almost all of 2002 because i could not afford the repairs)after all of my futile attempts to keep my transportation operable, its currently sitting in my driveway with the following problems:it cuts off while driving,the engine revs up and down when idle,there is a severe oil leak that no one can seem to fix,the engine light stays on no matter what repairs are done,the factory radio, the speedometer, and the mileage gauge, no longer work.there is absolutely no pickup when driving up hills,when you turn the ac on there is an unbearable horrible rattling noise and the car loses an obscene amount of power and feels as though its going to cut off,theres a scowling noise when you turn the steering wheel left to rightit takes 15 minutes in order for the heater to blow out warm air.and i still owe $6,000 on this vehicle.
Car leaks a mocha/chocolate color fluid. Then overheated after being driven about 1.5 miles . I added coolant to bottle and 1 qt oil.temp gauge was still up after idling for 5-6 minutes. My mechanic examined vehicle and said liquid is oil mixed with water and there is oil in radiator.i contacted chrysler corp and they instructed me to take to nearest dealer (michael stead hilltop, richmond, ca) for diagnosis ($89) by service dept.my mechanic suspects blown head gasket or cracked block (?).
I'm so disappointed in this car.i bought it new in 1996, and it's been constant problems since i did.the first time the head gasket went out, the car was still under warranty, but has gone out twice since then.i've spent so much money on repairs, that i could have bought a whole new car if you add it all up.the brakes are always squeeking and wearing out quickly.whenever one thing goes wrong, it's quickly followed by several other problems.my transmission had a massive leak last year (2001) that took the dealer two times to fix.but now it's leaking again.i went and bought a new kia two days ago--but i'm reluctant to try and sell this lemon to anybody.it has no trade in value whatsoever.now that i'm aware of the major head gasket problems, i wonder if there's any sort of class action lawsuit against the makers of plymouth?i want my money back!!!
Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure which caused coolant leakage/ engine overheating, etc.vehicle taken to independent shop. Manufacturer was not notified at this time.radiator failed.
Head gasket is leaking which is causing harm to engine.please add more information.
Head gasket blown , oil leaking into coolant. Oil leakinging out of engine !! strong oil oder in side vehicle. Button that engages air cond ... Failed . Ps.....how many headgasket does it take there must be 50 + innhtsa's record alone '96'97'98 ??????
On 2/8/00, noticed a significant amount of oil on my driveway under the breeze.checked oil--over a quart low.refilled oil and had the car checked the next day.trusted mechanic said head gasket was leaking badly.took to local chrysler-plymouth dealer (ladd-hanford of lebanon, pa).they replaced head gasket for $50 deductible.called chrysler consumer hotline, but chrysler refused to answer any questions about service history of 1996 breeze.my search for information led me to this web site, where i discovered 1996 breeze has had significant problems.is this a poor car to own?
The vehicle had a defective head gasket. The consumer inquired about recalls/warranties or other information concerning defective head gaskets.
At 68,000 miles engine head gasket has prematurely malfunctioned.please give any further details.
Consumer states that an oil leak occurred at approximately 60,000 miles which he had repaired, consumer also states that there was a complete failure at 101,000 miles in which head gaskets failed. * jg
Head gasket has been replaced at 32000 and 42000 miles. Consumer noticed a loss of power, and took vehicle to dealer to check it.was informed thathead gasket needed to be changed.
On the way to work noticed smoke coming from the hood, smelled oil burning.continued to work, andparkedvehicle in parking lot.after work, sawoil on the ground, and put more oil in vehicle.took car to the dealer.was told that it needed a new head gasket, and that they were in the process ofredesigning, which meant that this part was on backorder.
Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure which caused coolant leakage/ engine overheating, etc.vehicle taken to independent shop. Manufacturer was not notified at this time.radiator failed.
Head gasket started to leak but dealer wanted $1500 to fix. Now it is leaking very bad.
Head gasket replaced november 1999 due to failure resulting in leakage, one year later november 2000 engine leaking again due to the rear mail oil seal.*mjs
Head gasket leaking oil.dealership recommended replacement to avoid future deterioration.head gasket was replaced.
Past hx:air condioningcompressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned.
Head gasket failure.
Consumer was getting an oil change, and oil was found in radiator. Gaskets have to be replaced beforeengine blows.manufacture will not approvecoverage for it, and has not annouced a recall.
Engine head gasket was leaking oil ontospark plugs and anti-freeze. Dealer has replaced the gasket and the bolts on may 18 1999.
Replaced engine head gasket, was informed that this is common on vehicles with aluminum heads and cast iron blocks. Vehicle does not even have 20,000 miles on it. This will probably happen again and again, was told by service tech that there is no guarantee because of the materials used.
Originally reported trouble to local dealership and they advised me that the problem was not covered by warranty and that i should continue to replace lost oil and that it was not worth fixing because i would probably want to trade it in.then when i schedualed to have it fixed, about 9 months later, they advised me that they would have never told me that and that it was covered under warrenty.by that time of coarse i was out of milage warrenty.i went ahead and sent it in to have the head gasket repared or replaced whatever needed to be done.they told me at that time that there was a national back order on the part so i did not recieve my vehicle back for over a month. Then when i did get it back i noticed that it was still leaking oil so i called imediately.it took them 2 weeks to get it back in only to tell me what i already new that the head gasket was leaking and it need to be replaced.i called them ever day to check on the progress and what they finally told me was that there was a redesign on the gaskets because the original one had a defect but there was no recall on them and that the first one that they replaced was still the old design so they would replace it at no charge with the new design but when i finally got my car back it was still leaking!so far i am out of over a $1000.00 in repair and that is not even counting the cost of rental cars.
My plymouth breeze has developed a head gasket leak.my understanding is that this is a common problem for the 2.0 liter engine.i'm not sure when the leak began, only that as of about 2 oil changes ago, my vehicle has been low on oil.
Consumer noticed oil coming from under the vehicle, and the consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer said that the head gasket was cracked.
Rear main seal is leaking oil. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to try to get a recall or fix it at his own expense.
Consumer states that an oil leak occurred at approximately 60,000 miles which he had repaired, consumer also states that there was a complete failure at 101,000 miles in which head gaskets failed. * jg
1996 plymouth breeze 2.0 engine leaks extreme amounts of oil from area where upper, lower, and front seal come together. Not the seal itself. Also seems to run hot. It is not a problem caused over time. It is not sealed from new.also interior has completely deteriorated as if it were 50 years old.*la
Head gasket is leaking.
Head gasket found leaking at 54000 miles, replaced, now found leaking again at 107,000 miles. Dealer says not covered due to mileage, but that there have been 3 revisions on the gaskets up to now.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
Oil noticed on ground under vehicle. Mechanic says head gasket is leaking oil out of engine. Head gasket failure is causing oil to be leaked onto ground which causes ecological damage to our environment per epa. This web site documents this as a trend for this platform of plymouth vehicle. There must be tens of thousands of gallons of petroleum oil being spilled into our environment by these vehicles, maybe more. These vehicles are injuring us all and should no longer be used unless properly and permanently fixed.
Engine head gasketwas leaking into radiator and all over the ground. Also, had 2 service codes on engine, but enginewas still leaking. Please provide further informaton.
Vehicle experienced oil leakages and smoke coming from the hood. Vehicle taken to dealer shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Repairs being made at consumer's cost.
Dealer claims head gasket is blown. Some oil leakage has been noted by owner. Other nhtsa complaints indicate it could damage radiator so i need to find crysler's desire/need to replace this defective part.
Ltr fwd fm m. Balwin/nhtsa region x fm laura feinstein(wa) re the defective head gasket.torn head gasket caused fuel to leak out on to the ground.*mr
While either parked or driving vehicle keeps leaking oil. Power would drop when pulling from stop sign or light. Took to dealer & each time oil was replaced to the motor. The fluid that's leaking out looks red. Mechanic cannot locate leaking problem.
Was traveling approx. 60-65 mph whenengine head gaskets blew, and vehicle was leaking fluid on the roadway. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic the leakage was coming from the head gaskets & needed to be repaired.
Engine head gasket blew.nlm
A mechanic warned consumer of an oil leak, the reason was because of a head gasket leak.
Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure
Head gasket was poorly design resulting in leakage.
Head gasket blew after warranty expired.
After an oil leak was detected, was told the engine head gasket/motor mount support, and transmission needed replacement.
This size engine has an oil leak at rear of head.i've noticed this on neons as well.this can cause an engine fire as oil is exiting near the exhaust.
Consumer took vehicle in to see why vehicle was leaking oil. Dealer found that head gaskets had blown. Now oil is in the radiator.new head gaskets have been upgraded 2-3 times.
Oil is leaking from engine head gasket for the second time.the first time it was repaired by dealer. *ml
Vehicle was parked in driveway when owner noticed leaking from under vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed the leakage was either from the head gaskets or the cam sensor.
Noticed leakage of oil under car chassis.dealer diagnosed leaking head gasket and cam sensor seal.dealer reports working on same problem reported by other neon and breeze owners.previous problem with excessive creaking in front suspension with any jarring of suspension system.
Oil pan design defect caused initial report ..see odi 701385..reported nov 1998 when oil pan wore thru and developed slow oil leak and oil pressure warning light failed resulting in engine seizingnecesitating rebuild at aprx $3700.. At 5114 miles later(52900) while on hoist, owner checked pan and found that the pan has again worn almost through from road abrasions during just normal operation with occasional dragging on speed bumbs ,driveway inclines ,road gutters on drive in etc. If continues to wear at current rate expect failure on the new replacement pan in 2500-5000 miles.this pan area immediately below oil drain plug is totally unprotected and is 1st area of impact when car dips for any reason enough to make contact with road. It according to the mechanic at northglenn dodge when showed to him on hoist and ask..is a common problem with the breeze and seen alot.i intend to pursue problem directly with plymouth factory. Airbags failed @ 35mph in accident when breeze rearended a 1964 chev carrall foldi
It's unbelievable that a 4 year old car would have the head gasket go out.luckily, the dealer was able to fix it without the need for a new engine.but it still cost $1051 to have the car fixed.i've heard that other breezes have had the same problem.i am very unhappy about the whole thing.
I purchased a used car, and sometimes you need to fix minor things if the car is old, but this car is a 1996.almost still new and i just don't understand how the transmission could bad this soon.when i bought the car it was leaking oil so i figured it was just something simple.i took the car into jim earp chrysler-plymouth on 55th and l street they told me i needed to replace my headgaskets, and brakes.i did. They car was still leaking so i took it back in on 6/10/99 but they could't look at it. I went to another dealer they told me my transmission is probaly cracked. I do have another friend who bought his car brand new and the same problem, headgaskets went bad, his engine cracked, and now his car is in the shop for bad transmission.my car makes more noise now and it didn't before. I don't know how many others have this problem but i know 2 people and myself are experiencing the same problems with the plymouth breeze.
Head gasket replaced, replacement failed resulting in leakage. Mjs
Ongoing oil leak since purchased. Fuel pump went out. Was told rear main seal was going out of car. Oil getting in radiator, mech. Said head gaskets were bad. Timing belt broke while driving 65mph, causing piston to bend valve. Front brakes have always squeaked when releasing, and has always rattled behind front wheels when going over bumps. What a lemon!! problems since purchased!alot of people have problems with these! there should be recall on these due to head gasket problems! i expected to have problems, but not this soon! problems started soon after purchase, and dealer kept telling me nothing was wrong with it!that's why i bought a newer model car! my klunker ran better than this and with less problems! i will definitely think twice before buying another chrysler product, especially after reading about all the problems with head gaskets that seem to be getting ignored!!
It's unbelievable that a 4 year old car would have the head gasket go out.luckily, the dealer was able to fix it without the need for a new engine.but it still cost $1051 to have the car fixed.i've heard that other breezes have had the same problem.i am very unhappy about the whole thing.
Engine head gasket blew.nlm
I have been having problems with oil dripping from my 1996 plymouth breeze. I took it to my mechanic, who told me that the problem was a bad head gasket. I was told by him that plymouth was have a problem with that vehicle and that should be a recall item. I contacted chrysler about my problem and they advised that it wasn't a recalled problem, and it never will be. For them to fix it ,it will cost upwards of 2,000 dollars. I have tried to reason with them, but couldn't get anywhere with them. The problem is very messy for my driveway,and probably a safety concern the more i drive it on the road. I hope nhtsa puts our concerns to the forfront and gets chrysler to address our situation and finallyput the problem on the recall list. As a fan of the chrsyler product and buyer, i hope that something can be done. Frank cortez
Head gasket on this car have been replaced 3 times, this has to be a defect as i see alot of other people have had the same problem.
Head gasket failure caused oil leak.yh
Ltr fm laura feinstein (wa) re the defective head gasket...*mrthe head gasket had torn.oil leaked from the vehicle.the dealer was contacted for monetary assistance which was discussed with a few chrysler representatives and the request was denied.the consumers mechanic stated that there were other vehicles that had experienced the same problem.the consumer had requested a full reimbursement for the repair cost.scc
The vehicles head gasket cracked which resulted in an oil leak. The dealer was notified.*nlm the vehicles head gasket cracked which resulted in an oil leak. The dealer was notified. Oil leak started before aug 2002 but other components were diagnosed as problem.ultimately, the mechanic checked the head gasket and found the root of the problem.i had the part replaced at my own expense to have the car repaired.*mr
Gasket blown causing oil leak.
Head gasket was leaking oil and was replaced at our expense at chrysler crossroad march 2000 and now 4 months later it has to be replaced again.
The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times.other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear .
Severe oil leakage in car has caused problems, and oil has to be checked everyday.vehicle is not under warranty. Dealer has stated that it is possibleof a faultyengine gasket.
Engine head gasket blew.nlm
Head gaskets blewout, andengine check light came on.vehicle started leaking oil.contacted a dealer, anddealer got approval from chrysler to fix vehicle at no charge.
Head gasket oil leak.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the head gasket start leaking gasoline from underneath the vehicle.please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
Head gasket leaks.dealer reports that the gasket is defective.same for neon, breeze, stratus, etc.all must be replaced.should be recalled.refunds should be made.also, steering wheel shakes and makes noise when turning right.nothing done yet.
Cylinder head gaskets on plymouth breezes, dodge stratus, and crysler cirrus are failing. I live in a small town of 600 people 4 people who own these types of vehiles have experienced the same problem. When teds reapired it theyhad to back order because they have had to replace so many and the ones that they are replaceing them with are updated. I informed crysler and they said to file a complaint with you.
Head gask. Repl. 3x in 3 years.a class action suit is in order. No satisfaction from chrysler corp.head gasket #4 is being put on now.
Head gasket blown.nlm
We have had several problems with this car.our major concern right now is the head gasket leak. We are having it replaced for the second time. The dealer told us that chrysler has redesigned it 5 times. The car has leaked oil ever since we have owned it, from the head gasket and the cam sensor.
Head gasket blewout,causing oil to leak ontoengine. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
Front end noise when going over minor bumps.told many times that it was justmy struts and it was normal.now have been told the real problems after warranty expired at a cost to me.
While driving at any speed vehicle will stall and die out without warrning.whe placedin park it idles up very high, and, idles lowwhen itis indrive.dealer has been contacted.
While driving downat any given speedvehicle will die and will not restart. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. Techinical service will work with the deale. But, thus far, have not been able to find the cause.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Owned car less than one year, never notified of any recalls. No safety defect listed.
Head gasket replaced november 1999 due to failure resulting in leakage, one year later november 2000 engine leaking again due to the rear mail oil seal.*mjs
Head gasket leaking oil and blowing by spark plugs.our regular, trusted mechanic says this is a typical problem with plymouth breeze and shold have been a recall item.since repair estimate is $600, would like to know if this item is being considered for recall since it has happened to so many vehicles and there are technical service bulletins regarding this problem.
Engine failure.
Vehicle lunges/surges at idle. Acts like it doesn;t go out of gear. Must press firmly on brake to keep vehicle from lunging ahead. Very rough idle. Shakes steering wheel violently. Must place transmission in neutral at stop to control vehicle. When shifted to neutral engine races momentarily and then slows down. Vehicle is hard to control when stopped, performance unpredictible, unreliable and dangerous to other persons and vehicles.
Now on 8th trip to mechanic & $1200 spent. Still leaking sign. Amount of oil for the last 8 weeks.going back to dealership 6/5/2000.
1st oil leak at 36433 miles noticed oil spill in driveway, dealer replaced head gasket on 2/25/99 under extended warranty.2nd oil leak while moving car in the driveway 12/19/00, left a oil streakon the snow covered ground.turned car off and pulled dipstick and no oil on stick left a puddle underneath car, current miles 75870.i have had the oil changed to manufactures specs and maintained proper maintance on vehicle.
Ongoing oil leak since purchased. Fuel pump went out. Was told rear main seal was going out of car. Oil getting in radiator, mech. Said head gaskets were bad. Timing belt broke while driving 65mph, causing piston to bend valve. Front brakes have always squeaked when releasing, and has always rattled behind front wheels when going over bumps. What a lemon!! problems since purchased!alot of people have problems with these! there should be recall on these due to head gasket problems! i expected to have problems, but not this soon! problems started soon after purchase, and dealer kept telling me nothing was wrong with it!that's why i bought a newer model car! my klunker ran better than this and with less problems! i will definitely think twice before buying another chrysler product, especially after reading about all the problems with head gaskets that seem to be getting ignored!!
Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably at idle.dealer has determined that the engine wastoo small forvehicle,and that caused vibration.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
Eingine rattle noise detected, owner provided proof that vehicle had been mantained to standardand as recommended by manufacturer. Pon detection by gary mathews chryslerof clarksville tennensee, technician found worn out rod bearings in engine advised owner to have overhaul completed.
Alot of these problems seem to be persistent with the plymouth,dodge, and chrysler. This should be dealt with and resolved to gratify the consumer. No safety defect listed.
Leaking agn into sparkplug tubes and dripping to ground.
Strong engine idle, causing vehicle to vibrate uncontrollably.
Consumer has been experiencing oil leakage since 1997. Vehicle was at dealership four times for this problem. Dealership--maryland motors, rockville md. Mechanic/service manager-mike catron admitts there is an oil leak.
Backed vehicle out ofgarage and noticed small amount of oil on the ground.has been to the dealer four times, and dealer wasnot able to fixproblem. Can't tell where the oil is coming from.small amount of oil in the rear main oil seal.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
I purchased my 1996 plymouth breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it.the initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership).within a span of 82, 000 miles: i have had to replace the head gasket twice at 54,000 and 113,000 ($1000), i have had two major tune-ups at 60,000 and 92,000 miles ($500), i have had all sensors replaced at 101,000 miles ($1500), i have had three major brake jobs within 18 months ($1800), i had to replace the radiator ($250), i had to have the catalytic converter replaced at 75,000 miles ($350), i had to have a new transmission at 95,000 miles ($1500), ive had numerous repairs based on the readouts from the computer ($600+),replaced the oil pan gasket but it still leaks ($150)the window seals leak when it rains (never tried to fix)(this car sat in my driveway almost all of 2002 because i could not afford the repairs)after all of my futile attempts to keep my transportation operable, its currently sitting in my driveway with the following problems:it cuts off while driving,the engine revs up and down when idle,there is a severe oil leak that no one can seem to fix,the engine light stays on no matter what repairs are done,the factory radio, the speedometer, and the mileage gauge, no longer work.there is absolutely no pickup when driving up hills,when you turn the ac on there is an unbearable horrible rattling noise and the car loses an obscene amount of power and feels as though its going to cut off,theres a scowling noise when you turn the steering wheel left to rightit takes 15 minutes in order for the heater to blow out warm air.and i still owe $6,000 on this vehicle.
While driving vehicleidled real high, then slowed down. Put the key in the ignition and the vehicle started up, but it did not move.had a mechanic to look at the vehicle and was told that the computer was burnt out. Then she had a second opinon, and was told that she had a fuel pump air leak, and this caused her to have power reduction while driving.she states she has never received a recall on her vehicle.
Past hx:air condioningcompressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned.
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
Head gasket blown , oil leaking into coolant. Oil leakinging out of engine !! strong oil oder in side vehicle. Button that engages air cond ... Failed . Ps.....how many headgasket does it take there must be 50 + innhtsa's record alone '96'97'98 ??????
Air conditioner failed.
I acquired a 1996 plymouth breeze in march of 2002.the day after i got the car, the "check engine" light came on.since then, the light has come one a total of 4 times.each time it has been fixed or looked at, the o2 sensor was the cause of the problem.on halloween 2002, i took my car in to get a routine oil change and to find out the cause of a ticking sound.the auto center (that was doing my oil change) said it was a rod bearing, but when i took the car to the dealership, they said that it was a flywheel.the car was repaired and 2 days after i pick up the car, the "check engine" light comes on for the 4th time.i am taking the car to the dealership and praying that this is the last time i will have to make any repairs for the same thing!!!
While driving vehicleidled real high, then slowed down. Put the key in the ignition and the vehicle started up, but it did not move.had a mechanic to look at the vehicle and was told that the computer was burnt out. Then she had a second opinon, and was told that she had a fuel pump air leak, and this caused her to have power reduction while driving.she states she has never received a recall on her vehicle.
Past hx:air condioningcompressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned.
Vehicle lunges/surges at idle. Acts like it doesn;t go out of gear. Must press firmly on brake to keep vehicle from lunging ahead. Very rough idle. Shakes steering wheel violently. Must place transmission in neutral at stop to control vehicle. When shifted to neutral engine races momentarily and then slows down. Vehicle is hard to control when stopped, performance unpredictible, unreliable and dangerous to other persons and vehicles.
Filling vehicle w/gas. Noticed gasoline spilling out of tank. Fire department arrived. Informed driver vehicle potential fire hazard. Had vehicle pushed to side area. Dealership put on new gas tank. Still smelled gas after.dealer/mfg will not do anything else.
Started with a 1/2 tank of gas. After shopping got in car andimmediatelythe gauge went straight to "e" .after car is shut off & turned back on correct fullness of tank is shown. This is the second time in a month this has happened.
Consumer experienced fuel rail problems.nlm
Door lock motor to left rear door makes noise each alternating time the power door lock button is used.
Consumer stated the hood latch popped, which caused the hood to pop up. Received tsb.
Consumer contacted the dealerin reference to recall 97v095000, manufacturer's number 734. Dealer replaced parts on a number of occasions, parts replaced did not correct problem. Consumer still having problems with the hood latch. Please provide any further details.
Hood latch failed while driving.had to replace the hood and cowl panel and repair dents in the roof.manufacturer denies responsibility.build date on vehicle falls 9 days outide of manufacturer's recall on the hood latches.body shop says that the vehicle does, in fact have a faulty hood latch.
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
Gear sticks between park and reverse when shifting to park, causing vehicle to roll backwards.dealer has acknowledged there is indeed a problem.
Alot of these problems seem to be persistent with the plymouth,dodge, and chrysler. This should be dealt with and resolved to gratify the consumer. No safety defect listed.
Recall notice regarding the transaxle floor shifter ignition interlock system on the 1996 plymouth breeze.*mrthe vehicle was taken tot he dealer but the refused to repair the vehicle under the r recall due to vin.
On november 15th, 1998, my husband was driving our plymouth breeze on his way to work. While driving he heard several terrible, loud noises coming from under the hood and immediately loss power. The vehicle was towed to aamco transmittions. Aamco transmittions found the problem to be, the differental pin worked its way out of place, catching itself on metal. The differential pin split into three pieces (aamco believes). The differential pin made several 3 inch holes in the casing of the transmission. The transmission was contaminated and destroyed. The solution, to replace the complete transmission. The plymouth breeze in this report has not ever been serviced for problems other than recalls. We believe the damage started to begin while the car was still in its warranty life. We have spoken to two chrysler engineers, two transmission specialists, and three chrylser dealership employees. Their opinion is the same. They all believe that it takes time for this type of failure to occur. And not one of the specialists have ever seen this problem with a car less than 100,000 miles driven! we have contacted chrylser for a refund of the total cost of the replacement of our plymouth breeze's new transmittion.
When applying the brakes there is a noise which indicates more wear and tear on the braking system.dealer said they fixed the problem. Problem still exists. Also, steering wheelbecomes "stiff and hard." occupant cannot control the vehicle. In addition,problems with transmission, when the occupant accelerates the vehicle does not "perform as it should".causes unknown.please provide details.
After taking the vehicle in to the dealer on a recall for the park interlock the dealer charged the consumer for performing the repairs.
I purchased my 1996 plymouth breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it.the initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership).within a span of 82, 000 miles: i have had to replace the head gasket twice at 54,000 and 113,000 ($1000), i have had two major tune-ups at 60,000 and 92,000 miles ($500), i have had all sensors replaced at 101,000 miles ($1500), i have had three major brake jobs within 18 months ($1800), i had to replace the radiator ($250), i had to have the catalytic converter replaced at 75,000 miles ($350), i had to have a new transmission at 95,000 miles ($1500), ive had numerous repairs based on the readouts from the computer ($600+),replaced the oil pan gasket but it still leaks ($150)the window seals leak when it rains (never tried to fix)(this car sat in my driveway almost all of 2002 because i could not afford the repairs)after all of my futile attempts to keep my transportation operable, its currently sitting in my driveway with the following problems:it cuts off while driving,the engine revs up and down when idle,there is a severe oil leak that no one can seem to fix,the engine light stays on no matter what repairs are done,the factory radio, the speedometer, and the mileage gauge, no longer work.there is absolutely no pickup when driving up hills,when you turn the ac on there is an unbearable horrible rattling noise and the car loses an obscene amount of power and feels as though its going to cut off,theres a scowling noise when you turn the steering wheel left to rightit takes 15 minutes in order for the heater to blow out warm air.and i still owe $6,000 on this vehicle.
On november 15th, 1998, my husband was driving our plymouth breeze on his way to work. While driving he heard several terrible, loud noises coming from under the hood and immediately loss power. The vehicle was towed to aamco transmittions. Aamco transmittions found the problem to be, the differental pin worked its way out of place, catching itself on metal. The differential pin split into three pieces (aamco believes). The differential pin made several 3 inch holes in the casing of the transmission. The transmission was contaminated and destroyed. The solution, to replace the complete transmission. The plymouth breeze in this report has not ever been serviced for problems other than recalls. We believe the damage started to begin while the car was still in its warranty life. We have spoken to two chrysler engineers, two transmission specialists, and three chrylser dealership employees. Their opinion is the same. They all believe that it takes time for this type of failure to occur. And not one of the specialists have ever seen this problem with a car less than 100,000 miles driven! we have contacted chrylser for a refund of the total cost of the replacement of our plymouth breeze's new transmittion.
Transmission started having a loud rattle when checked out car is leaking transmission fluid and will need to have transmission replaced. I do not feel that the transmission should go out in 59,000 miles. I also feel that the dealer should have found that the car was leaking transmission fluid in the 2 times that i had the vehicle in, thiswas veryobvious problem if they had checked it out properly.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Transmission lockups in drive and reverse gears.
When shifting from park to drivetransmission stuck in 2nd gear and would not shift into drive or lower gear. Dealership stated that this was a common problem with this vehicle, and that transmission would need to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Transmission/torque converter and differential failed.
Able to shift through gears while driving or parked without applying brake.
Vehicle lunges/surges at idle. Acts like it doesn;t go out of gear. Must press firmly on brake to keep vehicle from lunging ahead. Very rough idle. Shakes steering wheel violently. Must place transmission in neutral at stop to control vehicle. When shifted to neutral engine races momentarily and then slows down. Vehicle is hard to control when stopped, performance unpredictible, unreliable and dangerous to other persons and vehicles.
I'm so disappointed in this car.i bought it new in 1996, and it's been constant problems since i did.the first time the head gasket went out, the car was still under warranty, but has gone out twice since then.i've spent so much money on repairs, that i could have bought a whole new car if you add it all up.the brakes are always squeeking and wearing out quickly.whenever one thing goes wrong, it's quickly followed by several other problems.my transmission had a massive leak last year (2001) that took the dealer two times to fix.but now it's leaking again.i went and bought a new kia two days ago--but i'm reluctant to try and sell this lemon to anybody.it has no trade in value whatsoever.now that i'm aware of the major head gasket problems, i wonder if there's any sort of class action lawsuit against the makers of plymouth?i want my money back!!!
At 65mph and and with no warning transmission will kick out of gear and will go to 2nd gear. This could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Transmission failed.
After an oil leak was detected, was told the engine head gasket/motor mount support, and transmission needed replacement.
I purchased a used car, and sometimes you need to fix minor things if the car is old, but this car is a 1996.almost still new and i just don't understand how the transmission could bad this soon.when i bought the car it was leaking oil so i figured it was just something simple.i took the car into jim earp chrysler-plymouth on 55th and l street they told me i needed to replace my headgaskets, and brakes.i did. They car was still leaking so i took it back in on 6/10/99 but they could't look at it. I went to another dealer they told me my transmission is probaly cracked. I do have another friend who bought his car brand new and the same problem, headgaskets went bad, his engine cracked, and now his car is in the shop for bad transmission.my car makes more noise now and it didn't before. I don't know how many others have this problem but i know 2 people and myself are experiencing the same problems with the plymouth breeze.
While parked on a slight incline with no keys in the ignition, the gear shift of the floor console was able to be moved. The vehicle rolled and hit a house.the vehicle had a child inside at the time that sustained minor head injuries.the owner received a recall notice one year later. Nhtsa recall campaign 04v021000; floor shift console.please provide details. *tc
Problems getting repair work completed on 1996 plymouth breeze.*mrwhen the consumer returned to pick up his vehicle, he was told no work had been performed because there was a special part that needed to ordered.the dealer still has not contacted the consumer. The problem was a recall repair on the shift inter-lock. Recall#04v021000.
The ignition/park shift interlock system (recall component #98v183000) failed prior to notice causing vehicle collision and damage. (attorney for consumer).
Vehicle brought in for recall repair inspection of the ignition/park shift interlock system, however dealership broke part intentionally.
Consumer stated thatthe remedy did not correct the problem. Recall number 98v183000.the dealer said that the faulty component functioned as designed. However, the recall notice said that when the transmission came out of park with the key removed, which it does, or if the key came out of the ignition switch without being turned to the off position, which it does, the ignition interlock cable was defective and needed to be replaced.*yd
Transmission/torque converter and differential failed.
Transmission/torque converter and differential failed.
Abs light stays on at all times. Brake pedal is very hard when applied. On july 26 the front rotors were replaced. Also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an abs problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the abs 96v074.transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own.steering wheel squeaks when making turns.
Seat belt problems.
The vehicle was rear ended, and driver's seat beltdid not retract. The driver sudstained minor injuries.
The plastic adjustments on the seat belts have fallen off 2 of the seat belts, therefore, i assume, they are no longer safe to use.
Rear center seat belt is always too loose and has to be reset every time they strap the child in.
Abs light stays on at all times. Brake pedal is very hard when applied. On july 26 the front rotors were replaced. Also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an abs problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the abs 96v074.transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own.steering wheel squeaks when making turns.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #96 v 07 500,however the vehicle identification number was not i included in the recall.
I purchased my 1996 plymouth breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it.the initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership).within a span of 82, 000 miles: i have had to replace the head gasket twice at 54,000 and 113,000 ($1000), i have had two major tune-ups at 60,000 and 92,000 miles ($500), i have had all sensors replaced at 101,000 miles ($1500), i have had three major brake jobs within 18 months ($1800), i had to replace the radiator ($250), i had to have the catalytic converter replaced at 75,000 miles ($350), i had to have a new transmission at 95,000 miles ($1500), ive had numerous repairs based on the readouts from the computer ($600+),replaced the oil pan gasket but it still leaks ($150)the window seals leak when it rains (never tried to fix)(this car sat in my driveway almost all of 2002 because i could not afford the repairs)after all of my futile attempts to keep my transportation operable, its currently sitting in my driveway with the following problems:it cuts off while driving,the engine revs up and down when idle,there is a severe oil leak that no one can seem to fix,the engine light stays on no matter what repairs are done,the factory radio, the speedometer, and the mileage gauge, no longer work.there is absolutely no pickup when driving up hills,when you turn the ac on there is an unbearable horrible rattling noise and the car loses an obscene amount of power and feels as though its going to cut off,theres a scowling noise when you turn the steering wheel left to rightit takes 15 minutes in order for the heater to blow out warm air.and i still owe $6,000 on this vehicle.
I was coming home one evening from town, and my brakes failed to stop.thebrake pedal went all the way to the floorboard and never once slowed me down and i crashed into another vehicle. It was a pretty bad wreck and luckily no one was seriously injured.
Brake failure.
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
While applying the brakes left caliper broke in hallf, resulting in loss of brakes. Dealer replaced the rotors/ calipers andpads.right brake pads and rotors have been replaced due to sticking/ eating into the rotors.manufacturer has been notified.
When appylingabs brakespedal goes to the floor,resulting in extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
Braking sustem is defective. Replacedrotors/pads and calipers three times within a year. Dealer notified, and rfuses to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Anti lock brake system has been replaced three times.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distances.the manufacturer has been notified.
I purchased a used car, and sometimes you need to fix minor things if the car is old, but this car is a 1996.almost still new and i just don't understand how the transmission could bad this soon.when i bought the car it was leaking oil so i figured it was just something simple.i took the car into jim earp chrysler-plymouth on 55th and l street they told me i needed to replace my headgaskets, and brakes.i did. They car was still leaking so i took it back in on 6/10/99 but they could't look at it. I went to another dealer they told me my transmission is probaly cracked. I do have another friend who bought his car brand new and the same problem, headgaskets went bad, his engine cracked, and now his car is in the shop for bad transmission.my car makes more noise now and it didn't before. I don't know how many others have this problem but i know 2 people and myself are experiencing the same problems with the plymouth breeze.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with brakes.replaced brakes twice since owning vehicle. . whenapplyingbrakes, consumer'sfoot wentto the floorboard, lost control, resulting in a collision/ fatality. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Brake system failed 6 times.
The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times.other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear .
It's hard to push on brakes when trying to make a stop.
When applying the brakes there is a noise which indicates more wear and tear on the braking system.dealer said they fixed the problem. Problem still exists. Also, steering wheelbecomes "stiff and hard." occupant cannot control the vehicle. In addition,problems with transmission, when the occupant accelerates the vehicle does not "perform as it should".causes unknown.please provide details.
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
Braking sustem is defective. Replacedrotors/pads and calipers three times within a year. Dealer notified, and rfuses to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
While applying the brakes left caliper broke in hallf, resulting in loss of brakes. Dealer replaced the rotors/ calipers andpads.right brake pads and rotors have been replaced due to sticking/ eating into the rotors.manufacturer has been notified.
The paint peels off , it has been painted several times . The steering wheel shakes when you stop,it vibrates and is very noisy. Also, brakes squeal in the front, they have been replaced, but the problem is still there.
Brake pads cracked due to overheating.
Brake rotors overheating causing damage.
Abs light stays on at all times. Brake pedal is very hard when applied. On july 26 the front rotors were replaced. Also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an abs problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the abs 96v074.transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own.steering wheel squeaks when making turns.
While driving at any speed and applying brakes, the self adjusted brakes will go down to the floorboard, andconsumer's foot will touch gas pedal if he doesn't pay attention orfootslips to the gas pedal.
Abs light stays on at all times. Brake pedal is very hard when applied. On july 26 the front rotors were replaced. Also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an abs problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the abs 96v074.transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own.steering wheel squeaks when making turns.
I'm so disappointed in this car.i bought it new in 1996, and it's been constant problems since i did.the first time the head gasket went out, the car was still under warranty, but has gone out twice since then.i've spent so much money on repairs, that i could have bought a whole new car if you add it all up.the brakes are always squeeking and wearing out quickly.whenever one thing goes wrong, it's quickly followed by several other problems.my transmission had a massive leak last year (2001) that took the dealer two times to fix.but now it's leaking again.i went and bought a new kia two days ago--but i'm reluctant to try and sell this lemon to anybody.it has no trade in value whatsoever.now that i'm aware of the major head gasket problems, i wonder if there's any sort of class action lawsuit against the makers of plymouth?i want my money back!!!
Master cylinder leaked due to damaged double lip rear piston sealprior to recall, recall repairs refused due to vin (96v-075).
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
When vehicle is started the steering makes a low pitch squeeling noise.noise continues and steering is restrictive until vehicle has been driven for 15-20 min.
The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times.other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear .
1996 plymouth breeze involved in accident due to equipment failure.*mrthe accident was the result of steering problems. Consume later received a safety recall notification from chrysler that concerned the lower control arms and ball joints. Consumer's son sustained injuries.insurance company declared the vehicle totaled. The head gasket was replaced prior to the accident. Driver was making a turn when he hear a clinking or popping sound. At the enid of the turn the steering wheel would not steer the vehicle. He hit the curb and heard a loud sound under the vehicle. He then hit the sign pole, which broke a the base and came through the windshield. He had to duck out of the way as the pole hit his headrest and then struck the wall. This is where he injured his neck and back, trying to avoid the pole. The air bags didn't deploy.*ph
When vehicle is started the steering makes a low pitch squeeling noise.noise continues and steering is restrictive until vehicle has been driven for 15-20 min.
Coveringon steering wheel is prematurely wearing off, causing steering to be difficult while driving.
When applying the brakes there is a noise which indicates more wear and tear on the braking system.dealer said they fixed the problem. Problem still exists. Also, steering wheelbecomes "stiff and hard." occupant cannot control the vehicle. In addition,problems with transmission, when the occupant accelerates the vehicle does not "perform as it should".causes unknown.please provide details.
Steering pump, steering column failure.
Steering column off center, squeaking and abnormal vibration.complained from 4 times from 6000 - 50,000.was told it was normal but at 50,000 miles while no longer under warranty told faulty steering column , repaired at my cost.a 1000 miles later needs new steering column again and abnormal vibration still exists.contacted chrysler who agreed to pay for half of parts and was told that it is not there fault it was misdiagnosed the previous four times.
Faulty steering column.complained about this problem 4 times from 6000 - 30000 miles, replaced at 50,000 at cost to me.now after 1000 more miles has to be replaced again. Chyrsler replied that it is not their problem that it was misdiagnosed all those times.
Abs light stays on at all times. Brake pedal is very hard when applied. On july 26 the front rotors were replaced. Also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an abs problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the abs 96v074.transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own.steering wheel squeaks when making turns.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
Consume took carin for a tire rotation, ball joint and covers were bent. Consumerstart hearing a scraping noise. Mechanic said it wastie rod.
The front tie rod broke, resulting in a loss of steeringcontrol.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While parking at 3-5 mph vehicle lost ability to steer, dealer replaced tie rod end on both sides. *nlm
Left tie rod broke while pulling away from stop sign causing vehicle to freeze. Yh
While making left turn at about 5-10 mph tie rod fell off, and vehicle skidded to side of road.
Customer states there is noise in the front end when turning both ways and over bumps, dealer replaced rack and pinion and replaced rack and pinion.
Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure
Customer states there is noise in the front end when turning both ways and over bumps, dealer replaced rack and pinion and replaced rack and pinion.
Rack and pinion noise when turning to the right.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
Past hx:air condioningcompressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned.
I purchased my 1996 plymouth breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it.the initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership).within a span of 82, 000 miles: i have had to replace the head gasket twice at 54,000 and 113,000 ($1000), i have had two major tune-ups at 60,000 and 92,000 miles ($500), i have had all sensors replaced at 101,000 miles ($1500), i have had three major brake jobs within 18 months ($1800), i had to replace the radiator ($250), i had to have the catalytic converter replaced at 75,000 miles ($350), i had to have a new transmission at 95,000 miles ($1500), ive had numerous repairs based on the readouts from the computer ($600+),replaced the oil pan gasket but it still leaks ($150)the window seals leak when it rains (never tried to fix)(this car sat in my driveway almost all of 2002 because i could not afford the repairs)after all of my futile attempts to keep my transportation operable, its currently sitting in my driveway with the following problems:it cuts off while driving,the engine revs up and down when idle,there is a severe oil leak that no one can seem to fix,the engine light stays on no matter what repairs are done,the factory radio, the speedometer, and the mileage gauge, no longer work.there is absolutely no pickup when driving up hills,when you turn the ac on there is an unbearable horrible rattling noise and the car loses an obscene amount of power and feels as though its going to cut off,theres a scowling noise when you turn the steering wheel left to rightit takes 15 minutes in order for the heater to blow out warm air.and i still owe $6,000 on this vehicle.
1996 plymouth breeze 2.0 engine leaks extreme amounts of oil from area where upper, lower, and front seal come together. Not the seal itself. Also seems to run hot. It is not a problem caused over time. It is not sealed from new.also interior has completely deteriorated as if it were 50 years old.*la
Doors are rusty and hard to close.
Driver's side door sticks due to misalignment.
Both rear doors squeak when opened and closed; grease has to be applied monthly for them to function.
When car is placed in park, the key will stick in the ignition.motor turns off, but inside functions stay on (mileage lights, radio/clock) and key will not turn all the way to take it out.after trying over and over, something will "give" in the ignition, and the key will finally come out.also, when you lock the doors, sometimes the power lock motor will make a "groaning-whining" noise, and not all of the doors will lock.these problems have been going on since shortly after purchase.
Many problems with electronic lock continuing to run, door squeaking and hard to open , trunk latch not working.all these problems have been repaired many times and i continue to have same problems.
Trunk leaked, consumer purchased a new trunk seal and installed it, the leak went away.
Vehicle makes noise when turning to the right.
Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably at idle.dealer has determined that the engine wastoo small forvehicle,and that caused vibration.
Noticed leakage of oil under car chassis.dealer diagnosed leaking head gasket and cam sensor seal.dealer reports working on same problem reported by other neon and breeze owners.previous problem with excessive creaking in front suspension with any jarring of suspension system.
Front end noise when going over minor bumps.told many times that it was justmy struts and it was normal.now have been told the real problems after warranty expired at a cost to me.
While driving at any speed there was vibration. Also, vehicle lurched forward, resulting, in a crash.deaelr could not determine cause.vibration occurs both on driving and while stopped.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
The paint peels off , it has been painted several times . The steering wheel shakes when you stop,it vibrates and is very noisy. Also, brakes squeal in the front, they have been replaced, but the problem is still there.
Head gasket leaks.dealer reports that the gasket is defective.same for neon, breeze, stratus, etc.all must be replaced.should be recalled.refunds should be made.also, steering wheel shakes and makes noise when turning right.nothing done yet.
This vehicle has been nothing but problems since day one.currently i'm looking at replacing the whole rack in the front end of the vehicle!!my car is 5 years old has been maintained properly and is my family sedan.i am a 33 year old mother and have never done anything to abuse or neglect this vehicle.it leaks oil,the door seals don't line up properly on the back doors and it just seems like it won't last the term of my loan i took out to buy this vehicle in the first place.i am so disgusted with chrysler manufacturing such a lemon and turning around and selling it to hapless victims.preying on families that can barely afford there vehicles.when that salesman looked into my 18 month old daughters eyes at the time did it even matter to him that he might be putting her life in danger by selling her parents a poorly designed and built car?obviously not.unfortunately for people like myself i cannot afford to take them to court for selling me this lemon and needing to work every day to get by i needed this vehicle.i have to drive it every day.it's a shame that chrysler has ruined another american families opinion on american made vehicles because i will never buy american for vehicles again.thank you for your time.
Consumer stated that after the vehicle has been repaired they are still having the same problems with there control arm and ball joints and is causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.ph
Consume took carin for a tire rotation, ball joint and covers were bent. Consumerstart hearing a scraping noise. Mechanic said it wastie rod.
The sway bar links caused the front end to rattle and feel lose.yh
Sway bar failure.
Sway bar links failed causing rattling noise over bumps.
The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times.other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear .
Tread separation @ 75 mph did $2,100 in damages to the car.the incident narrowly avoided rollover as car became completely unstable after the explosive tire failure. (dot number: b6h128g09ltiresize: 195/70r14)
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty.had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out.accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty.engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98.dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty.oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level.parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long.fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading.appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99.was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car.was not notified of this.have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is.there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
Head gaskets blewout, andengine check light came on.vehicle started leaking oil.contacted a dealer, anddealer got approval from chrysler to fix vehicle at no charge.
Low oil pressure indicator failure.suggests factory defects and/or design deficiencies.slow oil loss from small hole in oil pan over period of at least 6 days failed to activate warnings prior to engine seize up. Est 3/4 qt oil remaining after engine seized but warnlite did not come on until engine stopped.veh was in busy traffic when engine unexpectlyand abruptly stopped and would not restart. Oil pan failure resulted from scraping contact over time with road surfaces on dips due to pan design and lowness of veh the pan has a lowerd detent just before drain plug which appears to be first point of impact when dips are encountered.repeated contacts did not damage overall panbut left unprotected the detent which scraped or wore thru metal and allowed oil leakage. Oil pan should be strenghtened or protected at that point to precludereoccurrance.this failure in concert with oil warning lite failurecausing vehicle abrupt stoppages in traffic could result in serious accidents with accompaning p
Dealer contaced on all occasions. Dealer encouraged me to drive car with a cracked head gasket and stated no damage would occur until part came in. Dealer checked seat lunging forward and stated that is how it is made. Dealer states he cannot hear rack and pinion noise from steering column.dealer stated failed brakes are wear and tear. Must wait 5 weeks for an egr part to come in since they are in such high demand and on backorder. Do not buy this car. Manuracturer does not stand by their product.
Engine light failure.
Approximately three weeks ago, after making a left turn, i noticed the steering wheel became difficult to turn.the problem would disappear after backing up. And was not always consistent. I brought it into my garage who checked the belts and fluid. They reported everything was fine.yesterday (2/22) leaving work i was making a left turn out of the parking lot into the exit lane, and lost all steering ability. Another employee stopped to see if i needed help. When i told him i lost the steering again and asked if he could look.when i opened my door to get out, from his height he could see something sticking out underneath the clutch area. He reached down and saw that a chunk of the cloth mat had been sucked up into the steering column at the base of the floor and was wrapped freezing the steering.it took him a while, but he was eventually able to free it.almost the entire, heavy cloth mat was a giant ball wrapped by the column. I was lucky that it happened on the company campus only moving a few miles an hour, and not up on interstate 78 i travel everyday at 55 miles an hour when the steering completely froze.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
While driving at any speed there was vibration. Also, vehicle lurched forward, resulting, in a crash.deaelr could not determine cause.vibration occurs both on driving and while stopped.
Car racing at idle, car wanted to lunge forward while brakes applied.finally repaired after forth trip to service department.also, faulty wiring.
Accelerator got stuck and in order to stop the vehicle consumer had to apply the brakes which caused a fire inside the brakepads and wheel base.
While driving at any speed vehicle will stall and die out without warrning.whe placedin park it idles up very high, and, idles lowwhen itis indrive.dealer has been contacted.
There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer cannot repair.in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap.
The ventilation systemdoes not defrost the vehicle when it is cold outside. When there is a car full of people itmakes it hard to see out of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
I purchased my 1996 plymouth breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it.the initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership).within a span of 82, 000 miles: i have had to replace the head gasket twice at 54,000 and 113,000 ($1000), i have had two major tune-ups at 60,000 and 92,000 miles ($500), i have had all sensors replaced at 101,000 miles ($1500), i have had three major brake jobs within 18 months ($1800), i had to replace the radiator ($250), i had to have the catalytic converter replaced at 75,000 miles ($350), i had to have a new transmission at 95,000 miles ($1500), ive had numerous repairs based on the readouts from the computer ($600+),replaced the oil pan gasket but it still leaks ($150)the window seals leak when it rains (never tried to fix)(this car sat in my driveway almost all of 2002 because i could not afford the repairs)after all of my futile attempts to keep my transportation operable, its currently sitting in my driveway with the following problems:it cuts off while driving,the engine revs up and down when idle,there is a severe oil leak that no one can seem to fix,the engine light stays on no matter what repairs are done,the factory radio, the speedometer, and the mileage gauge, no longer work.there is absolutely no pickup when driving up hills,when you turn the ac on there is an unbearable horrible rattling noise and the car loses an obscene amount of power and feels as though its going to cut off,theres a scowling noise when you turn the steering wheel left to rightit takes 15 minutes in order for the heater to blow out warm air.and i still owe $6,000 on this vehicle.
The head gasket was really the problem that i have the biggest beef about. I have had an oil leak since at least august 2002 and the mechanic that i've been taking my car to has replaced the oil pressure switch twice and most recently the cam shaft switch. At the last repair, he indicated that i had a torn head gasket, a very common problem with my model of car. I made an appointment with the local chrysler dealer and then contacted chrysler about some monetary assistance with this repair. Chrysler confirmed the problem with the dealer and then did nothing for two days until i called back and found out that the decision rested in the regional manager's hands who was out of town on vacation for 4 more days. I contacted chrysler again and escallated the decision through a few levels of management and found that my request had been denied due to the age of the car and its mileage. This irritates me for several reasons. Head gaskets are supposed to have a much longer life span that 72k miles. This is a well documented defect with the car i have and i feel that a recall is in order. From what i've read on the internet, many breeze/neon owners have had success convincing chrysler to pay for some of the repair. I brought my car in on tuesday night and it wasn't until the end of the day on thursday that chrysler made their decision. In the meantime, the mechanic did not repair the problem because he was waiting on the response from chrysler. Hence, i was out of the use of my car an additional two days. Additionally, i've already incurred about $400 in expenses most likely related to this head gasket from previous repairs to my oil leak problem. It's a shame all this happened because i was pretty pleased with the car up until i discovered this problem.
Passenger front side power window failed to operate properly. Window would periodically stick when depressing the button to move window up or down.
Windshield has a reflection from the defroster grid that distracts visibility.
While the windshield wipers are in use they would malfunction and be inoperative which may cause visual difficulty and may result in an accident.been to dealer several times, andfixedthe electronic control module, but the problem is reoccurring. Currently, dealer said it is the fuse block panel. Please provide further information.
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