We found the following complaints for PLYMOUTH BREEZE (1997)
Read complaints for PLYMOUTH BREEZE (1997)
Driver's air bag didn't inflate upon impact.
While driving about 20 mph the vehicle was involved in a collision and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer has been notified.
Whileat a stop sign vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the front. Tags were rippedoff,andair bags did not deploy.
I have smashedfront end of this car twice and both timesair bags failed to deploy.
While driving 10 mph on a dry/smooth road surface both frontal air bags deployed inadvertently.no injury to report.
Vehicle was involed in a frontal collision of 40 mph, and neither air bag deployed.dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Driving about 15mph when broadsided by another vehicle; breeze then hit another vehicle headon; upon impact the airbags did not deploy. Another vehicle rearended breeze.
Steering wheel bent in accident and neither airbag diployed(front end totaled).
While driving at approximately 65mphrearened another vehicle, anddual airbags did not deploy, causing head/shoulder injuries,even with seatbelt worn. There was no warning of defective airbags.
Have had repairs done on electronic module and now the head gasket is leaking oil very badly.
The vehicle has experienced multiple electrical component failures (battery, alternator and belt, spark plugs) the radio is inoperative and the wiper's dont work.nlm
The driver side lights don't work. The bulbs do not need replacing, i've checked. And as for the fuses they all ok. It leads me to believe there is a electrical problem. And i'm not the only one who's having this problem, my friend who has the same make and model has the same problem but on the other side(passanger). On another note i get a smell from the heater core when its on. I have to keep it on other wise the engine over heats. I've had the thermostate and a raditor flush to see if it would help. But even with all that's been done for repairs it keeps happening.
1997 plymouth breeze.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall and other recall notice issues.
I have had nothing but problems with this car and the warrent i bought for it hasn't done me any good. I know thats not your fault. I have had to replace my spark plug seals twice and now i am having to replace my cam shaft seal. I have heard that many of these types of cars have had the same problem. One machanic said that he thought there would be a re-call on the cam shaft seals so that is why i am making this coplaint. I really like the car it just leaks oil all over the grown. I heard that plymouth is no longer making cars but i really think that i shouldn't have had to pay for this to get fixed and they should have to pay me back. My car isn't that old to have all these problems with it. Plus i also think that the dealer i bought it from sells crap cars. Everyone that i know of that bought a car from there has had to pay to have some major things fixed one even had to have a whole new engine in her dodge status. Thank you for taking the time to read this and i hope to have something done. Dara meyer
On this sunday at 12:15 pm my 1997 plymouth breeze caught on fire. It was sitting in the driveway with no one around it. My wife noticed it when the horn started blowing. I was across the street at a neighbors. Flames were shooting out of the front windshield. The dash above the steering wheel, the steering wheel it self and the driver side door area melted and blackened the worse. The fire dept. Was called immediately.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire.the fire occurred without warning.there was a report made by the police and fire departments.the fire department determined the fire started in the engine compartment.the vehicle was towed to the dealership.upon inspection the dealer determined the fire was caused by the electrical wiring.no repairs have been made.updated 4/11/2006 -
Replaced the head gasket. 5 days later engine caught fire. Private mechanicchecked out what happened. He concluded that it was caused by thefuel line leakage or the wiring harness
Prior to the fire my car was parked in driveway and when i walked outside the wind shild wipers were going.i was unable to get them to stop so i had to pull the fuse out.then on july 11 2004 my car caught fire under the hood it appeared to have started in the fuse box.
The spark plugs are full of oil
The consumer stated, whenever the vehicle was turned off, the engine fluids began to bubble, and caused the oil to boil over into the cooling system.tsscc
Oil leak...head gasket defect..plymouth breeze 1997..possible fire hazard.chrysler said no problem with this model.
Oil leal...head gasket....defect in design brakes
The consumer's vehicle was parked in the parking lot of the hospital, the intercom announced there was a vehicle on fire.the vehicle was not driveable.
Engine: canshaft oil seal fell out, ruined engine, required rebuilding engine. Chrysler refused to pay. I found a tsb that provides a retainer to keep oil seal from falling out.engine has severe vibration at idle. Can not find cause. Front suspension: loud clunk near drivers footwell, many rattles. Found failed front lower control arm rear bushing.while repairing also found both outer tie rod ends worn and left side inner tie rod end worn. Sway bar link was also worn. No help from chrysler at all.rear wheel bearing loose. Tightened retainer nut to specified 185 ft lbs. Which corrected problem.
The struts failed.the cause had not been determined.the part had been replaced three times within one year.there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the ac, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the ac belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Because of the coolant bottle system failure, the vehicle bubbles and gurgles after turning off. Et
Vehicle waslosing oil, overflow container for antifreeze and water had turned brown. Once car overheated, and let out a mixture of water and oil.
The gaskets and radiator failed, causing vehicle to overheat.nlm
Engine head gasket blew out, causing oil to leak from engine. Dealer/mfr. Notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Oil leak - 1999 - car (1997 breeze) still under warranty at the time.dealer repaired car by replacing head gasket and cam seals.three weeks later, oil still leaking and returned to same dealer, who again fixed car.about a year later during oil change was told car was still leaking, but out of warranty now.i've been told by mechanics (even at dealerships) that this is a known problem but no recalls, plymouth just continued to have this problem repaired at owner's expense.
We had to replace the head and gasket on our car april of 2001. I called chrysler and they paid for the part. Now we have to replace the head and gasket that was placed on in 2001 with a new head and gasket again.
Vehicle experiencing problem with oil leakages; towed vehicle toan independent repair shop. Consumer was informed of a blown head gasket. Head gasket was replaced by dealer on26 aug 199898 at 32,000 miles.currently, problem reoccurred,and dealer refused to repair unlessconsumer picks up the charges.*ml
The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood.suddenly the vehicle caught on fire.the fire was extinguished by the fire department.the cause had not been determined. The driver will contact the dealer in the near future.please provide further details.
Consumer noticed oil leaking from vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer for repairs.during repairs and servicedealer found pin in camshaft sheared off,and two valves needed replacement. Consumer believed this condition was caused by manufacturer.
On 1/5/00 i arrived home and after getting out of car heard hissing noise and popped the hood and then relized that the car was leaking oil all over the driveway.took car to a texaco station and they stated that i had a cracked gasket and would fix for an estimated cost of $534.80 (frontier chevy dealer estimated 600.00, was not boing to bother with the people i bought the car from since they are 1 hour away and am very dissatisfied with there servie).according to lemon-aid updates on website http://lemonaidcars.com/home.htm under the novemer 1999 section section 2 states that service bulliton number 09-05-98, they have know about this problem for past 16 months.additionally per odi id 704054 someone else has had the exact same problem.how can i go about trying to have them pay for the new gaskets and manhours that i had to pay for becuase of there poor product.could i sue them in small claims court?
The driver side lights don't work. The bulbs do not need replacing, i've checked. And as for the fuses they all ok. It leads me to believe there is a electrical problem. And i'm not the only one who's having this problem, my friend who has the same make and model has the same problem but on the other side(passanger). On another note i get a smell from the heater core when its on. I have to keep it on other wise the engine over heats. I've had the thermostate and a raditor flush to see if it would help. But even with all that's been done for repairs it keeps happening.
The head gaskets have blown out,causing coolant to leak onto the engine.the dealer has been notified.
Mechanic saidthat car was taken to says that this problem is very common in this model of vehicle and thought that there was already a recall for this part due to the high number of replacements that he has done in the past on original head gaskets.
Original head gasket leaked badly and was replaced.the replacement head gasket is now leaking also.the odometer has gone out altogether.
Head gasket broke on plymouth breeze
While driving oil is leaking from head gasket, consumergoes through three quarts of oil in one week. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle leaks oil.head gaskets are blownforfourth straight time. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated they fixedproblem, and it was not a safety issue.
Engine head gaskets have blown out,causing oil and coolant to leak from the vehicle . Dealer hasrepaired the vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire.the fire occurred without warning.there was a report made by the police and fire departments.the fire department determined the fire started in the engine compartment.the vehicle was towed to the dealership.upon inspection the dealer determined the fire was caused by the electrical wiring.no repairs have been made.updated 4/11/2006 -
Leeking oil, had to replace head gasket at cost of $650, found numerous consumer complaints on website, agree this should be factory recall.auto repair shop replaces numerous gaskets on same model and also agrees should be recalled.
Premature wear ofhead gaskets, causing leakage. Dealer has replacedhead gaskets, butproblem still exists.&
The head gasket failed.
Consumer noticed oil leaking from under vehicle. Technician indicated the head gasket needed to be replaced.when the vehicle was under a year old, the same oil leaked was repaired. *ph
Engine head gasket failed causing an oil leak. Had the same problem with1996 dodge stratus we own. This seems to be a common problem with these vehicles. Repair cost is > $700. This is an obvious manufactuers defect given the number of complaints for this defect and the low number of miles this failure happens at.
Blown head gasket. $900.00 to repair. No satisfaction from the dealer or the manufacturer. I was told this happens to all cars. But i doubt it happens to "all cars" with only 37,000 miles!
The oil is leaking head gasket not working. Huge environmental hazard. Mechanics and dealers say they fix too many.neon engine line needs recall. Too expensive to fix and oil spilling from millions of vehicles.
Vehicle leaking oil. Replaced engine head gasket. Consulted 2 dealers. Both said this is a common problem with this model. Should a recall be initiated?
I have owned this car since 1998 . When i purchased the car it had 28,000 mi. On it. Just when the next 36,000 mi rolled over yhe head gasket blew. Now another 30,000 mi it blew again. I called the original dealer they said there is a problem with the 2.0 litre engines head gasket but there is no recall at this time. Home office refuses to make a call.
Head gasket leaked. Nm
Engine check light had came on ,andvehicle kept losing power due to a blown head gasket leaking oil. Dealer replaced head gasket twice before. However,engine is losing power again.
Camshaft has a slight infection per the dealer .when thevehicle was in motionit would not exceed speeds of 40mph.the vehicle has been repaired by the dealer.
The head gasket leaked oil into the coolant system. Which resulted in damage to the cylinder head, water pumpand hoses. Coolant also leaked from the cylinder head.
The gaskets and radiator failed, causing vehicle to overheat.nlm
Thelobes onthe engine camshaft are prematurely wearing,resulting in loss of power.cause of the excessive wear is due to the improper size of the cams during installation . .et
Driver says there is a constant oil leak.while driving there was a horrible noise then a sudden loss of power. Vehicles speed decreased, and would not go above 35 mph. Took to dealer, and dealer stated head gasket needed replacement.
While drivingconsumer smelled burning oil.dealer found that head gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced.
Purchased vehicle 9/97 w/23 miles. Original headgasket failed at around 50,000 miles in 3/98 , plymouth offered to replace 50/50.second headgasket failed around 86,000 miles 12/99 replaced as "goodwill" service; 3/01 vehicle has around 119,500 miles and needs another headgasket replacement. Chrysler nor dealership will replace for free. Will cost $750.00. I can not drive this vehicle due to the fact that the oil is leaking all through the engine, spark-plugs etc. I need help don't know what else to do!
Vehicle was leaking oil.took to dealer, and they said head gasket needed to be replaced.
Good evening,i wanted to obtain more information about the class action suit against chrysler. I have a 97 plymouth breeze that has had a head and a transmission replaced at 2 separate times. The head was replaced because of head gasket and the transmission after if overheated on highway use (5, 2003), got stuck 200+ miles away from home. Finally i sent my last payment last month but to my surprise my transmission is acting up again and the only services i get from the shop is for my to drive to them (200 miles away). Other issues brakes do not last and suspension is on the fritz.. Thank you daniel rodriguez [email protected], fl*la
In march 2000, noted a small leak of coolant from radiator.no warning lights or overheating problems occured which would indicate serious problems.vehicle taken to dealer who informed us of head gasket failure causing coolant to enter transmission and oil to enter cooling system.head gasket replaced along with dealer suggested flushing of transmission and raditor and replacement of necessary belts and hoses.in july 2000 another leak of coolant.dealer advised us of complete radiator failure.both dealers state this failure is not linked to original head gasket problem.radiator and all hoses replaced.
Oil leak from head gasket.
Lower control arm is making a popping sound. Also, headgasket blew.
Head gasket oil leak-this has been known as a common problem for this model-why has a recall not been done when it is so well known? it is very costly and inconvenient to have repaired when it seems to have nothing to do with wear on the vehicle. *nlm
2 head gaskets changed rusting inside of car seat brackets.
Camshaft sensor and head gasket replacement
I have had nothing but problems with this car and the warrent i bought for it hasn't done me any good. I know thats not your fault. I have had to replace my spark plug seals twice and now i am having to replace my cam shaft seal. I have heard that many of these types of cars have had the same problem. One machanic said that he thought there would be a re-call on the cam shaft seals so that is why i am making this coplaint. I really like the car it just leaks oil all over the grown. I heard that plymouth is no longer making cars but i really think that i shouldn't have had to pay for this to get fixed and they should have to pay me back. My car isn't that old to have all these problems with it. Plus i also think that the dealer i bought it from sells crap cars. Everyone that i know of that bought a car from there has had to pay to have some major things fixed one even had to have a whole new engine in her dodge status. Thank you for taking the time to read this and i hope to have something done. Dara meyer
A cracked engine head caused oil to get into water of radiator .
Head gasket was leaking on my 97' plymouth breeze. I know 6 people personally that have the same engine and had the same problem. They have breezes, neons, stratuses and all the 4 cylinders headgasket leak. Chrysler needs to do something about this problem in my opinion. Thanks.
Head gasket failed at low mileage.
My 97 plymouth breeze is leaking oil from the head gasket, this repair is going to cost me $250.chrysler notes they don't have to repair this problem because my car is out of warranty.chrysler knew there was a defective head gasket problem with this car, i was never notified of this problem, which should have been repaired under warranty.i understand parts can go bad, but not with this frequent occurance and chrysler acknowledging a problem.this problem not only could possibly be a safety issue due to car failure on a highway, but it is an environmental issue with motor oil polluting roads and driveways, then being washed into the drains.there should be a mandatory recall based on the amount of oil being leaked into our environment.
While traveling at 30mph head gasketblewout, and oil spilled out. Contacted dealer, and dealer was aware ofproblem, but still did not do anything forconsumer.
Vehicle leaking oil while driving. Vehicle taken to the dealer and they informed consumer of a blown head gasket.*jg
We hav ehad numerous problems with our vehicle.we have had starters, transmission modules, fuel pumps, head gaskets, and a leak detection pump replaced so far.all chrysler can say about this is that your out of luck.the dealership threatened to use force to beat me up (pat terhar teh gm at the dealership)all i want is chrysler to take responsibility for the number of problems i have had, instead they keep changing me hundreds of dollars for repairs.my understanding is that there are numerous cars with similar problems as i have had.please investigate.i am running out of steam.thanks!)( dot number: )
Multiple oil leaks and brake problems. Bought car with 14,000 miles, replaced front brakes and rotors at 19,000 miles, replaced cam seals at 32,000 miles, had new brakes again at 39,000 miles, and now at 49,500 having spark plug seals replaced.all major engine work done at newburgh park motors, newburgh ny.this car has cost me more in maintenance than my crappy 1979 gmc pick-up with a billion miles on it!the dealer just shrugs it off and says this is typical and it is the customer's responsibility.i say shame on chrysler for manufacturing a sub-standard product and not standing behind it!you cowards!!!!! *la
Have had repairs done on electronic module and now the head gasket is leaking oil very badly.
Major oil leak from head gasket, dealer says common problem and wants $579 to repair. Found this is a common problem and chrysler is paying 1/2 cost through some dealers. This should be a recall item!
Head gaskets have blown out and are leaking oil into the engine compartment.also, engine check light keeps coming on.dealer has not seen vehicle.
Wheels sounded like they were going to fall off whenever consumer hit a bump. Engine check light was coming on, and consumer was constantly putting oil in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said vehicle was burning oil andmaking a knocking noise.left and right tie rods needed to be replaced.
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At various speeds the vehicle will completely shut down, causing loss of vehicle control. Cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.
Oil had gotten into the raditor.
February 2000, 60,000 miles on vehicle. Started leaking oil at about 55,000, kept putting oil in it and fixed the seals.didnt take care of the problem. Took it to dealer that i bought it from, they admitted a problem with the make of car. They wanted $800.00 to fix it.after complaining enough we paid only 300.00.now june of 2001.1 year and 4 months, and 30,000 miles later, it is leaking again. Started three weeks ago, and now it is leaking a lot just like before. I will be calling the dealership in the morning. And i will be throwing a fit till its paid for then im getting rid of the car. There needs to be something done about this. People can't afford dishing out this type of money for something that is cryslers fault that they are hiding behind. Please help.
Vehicle stalled.
Engine is leaking oil.
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On going problem with stalling. Vehicle would stall while driving or would not start or restart intermittently. Dealer notified, and some repairs were made on several occasions, but problem still reoccurring.
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Ongoing problem with tie rod and ball joint failures.dealer had replaced both tie rod and ball joint three times each, andproblem appeared to be reoccurring.dealership denied recall 97v201 stating that all parts were okay, the initial problem was an ongoing front end noise and vibration.seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Vehicle also experiencing an oil leaking problem, the head gasket has been replaced 4 times.a chipped drive chain caused motorvibration.
The engine leaks oil causing it to run hot and the engine light to illuminates, the vehicle also stalls out when stopped at a stop light.nlm
On two seperate occassions, 6/11/98 & 3/3/98i went to lawrence chrysler ply. In richmond to inspect for problems they claimed that they found nothing.firestone service 7/26/99 valve cover gasket installed at $99.31,7/3 00 valve cover gasket set and spark plug seal and more for $264.389/21/00 cam sensor sealand services for $106.20 and the problem only gets worst .i am currently having to put oil in every time i want to drive some where.
I am having trouble with my 1997 plymouth breeze, i took it to a repair shop and was told that it is the head gasket.i need to know if there is any kind of recall due to this problem.i was told from the repair shop that it is very common for these kind of vehicles to have this problem.please advise me if there is anything i can do.thank you for your cooperation.
The car was bought new and because of health it was sold to son.itonly had 27,000 miles on it when leak was noted.took to danville chrysler plymouth in danville ind. They said the car had just run out of warranty .said it was a common problem with this type car.i t cost 633.00 to repair. Still leaked and told it was a spring that had lost tension near intake gasket.am watching to see if it still leaks.bad weather has hindered that.not many miles for a head gasket to be blowing.
Muffler - loud rattle, brakes - loud scratching sounds/ replaced pads still scratching
The a/c does not work, it was filled twice with freon but still does not work.nlm
The struts failed.the cause had not been determined.the part had been replaced three times within one year.there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the ac, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the ac belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
The spark plugs are full of oil
Whileat a stop sign vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the front. Tags were rippedoff,andair bags did not deploy.
The tail lights failed to illuminate.please provide more information.
When switching on the right turn signal, after completing the turn the signal lever stays in the right turn position until it is manually returned to the off position. This happens at any temperature but is prevalent in colder temperatures.
We hav ehad numerous problems with our vehicle.we have had starters, transmission modules, fuel pumps, head gaskets, and a leak detection pump replaced so far.all chrysler can say about this is that your out of luck.the dealership threatened to use force to beat me up (pat terhar teh gm at the dealership)all i want is chrysler to take responsibility for the number of problems i have had, instead they keep changing me hundreds of dollars for repairs.my understanding is that there are numerous cars with similar problems as i have had.please investigate.i am running out of steam.thanks!)( dot number: )
Cannot properly fill gas tank on car - everytime i go to get gas, the pump shuts off and the tank will not accept gas - it has run down the side o car many times, spilling onto attendents and myself.dealer said no coverage under warranty - car is a piece of crap.
Replaced the head gasket. 5 days later engine caught fire. Private mechanicchecked out what happened. He concluded that it was caused by thefuel line leakage or the wiring harness
Consumer stated that the fuel line and the filter separated from tank, which stopped car and leaked gas. *yd
Consumer stated that the fuel line and the filter separated from tank, which stopped car and leaked gas. *yd
Defectivefuel injection line leaks, causinga fuel leak whichmay cause a fire.also braking problems which cause extended stopping distance.been to dealer several times, dealer cannot determine the cause of theproblem.please provide further information and vin#.
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The contact owns a 1997 plymouth breeze.while placing fuel into the vehicle, the filler tube fell to the ground.gasoline began leaking out all over the ground.the vehicle has not yet been inspected or diagnosed by a mechanic.the contact believes there was a hole or rust in the gasoline tank filler tube.the current and failure mileages were 120,000.updated 10/06/09.*ljupdated 10/06/09
Consumer received recall letter.contacted dealer for appointment; dealer stated that no partswere availableto remedy the problem (recall#97v095000)please give further details.
I noticed a whining noise coming from the front end of my 1997 plymouth breeze from a minimum speed of 25 mph and more.the vehicle experienced a noise in the automatic transmission when shifting into reverse and drive.my breeze only has 40,000 miles on it.i took it to a local transmission shop for further diagnosis and they found that a retaining snap ring had broken loose and caused damage to the transmission (metal contamination, etc.).the cost to remove and reinstall the transmission, diagnosis, replacing the torque converter,and replacing the clutch discs and fluid will cost me about $2100.is this a normal thing to happen on a vehicle with only 40,000 miles?is there any other noted complaints or recalls that would help rectify this happening to other consumers?i believe chrysler should stand behind their products and now they offer a 7 yr/70,000 mile power train warranty, but this doesn't help me as that did not exist back on the 1997 model year.i believe i caught this problem early, but could have caused a lot more damage or even a crash, etc.
Good evening,i wanted to obtain more information about the class action suit against chrysler. I have a 97 plymouth breeze that has had a head and a transmission replaced at 2 separate times. The head was replaced because of head gasket and the transmission after if overheated on highway use (5, 2003), got stuck 200+ miles away from home. Finally i sent my last payment last month but to my surprise my transmission is acting up again and the only services i get from the shop is for my to drive to them (200 miles away). Other issues brakes do not last and suspension is on the fritz.. Thank you daniel rodriguez [email protected], fl*la
While drivingautomatic transmission would slip intermittently before engaging. Dealer notified and informedconsumer that itwas the characteristic of that vehicle and that therewere no correctionsforproblem.dealer finally corrected problem by replacinhg the manual valve sensor and cleaning the sticking valves, consumer is satisfied with repairs.
We hav ehad numerous problems with our vehicle.we have had starters, transmission modules, fuel pumps, head gaskets, and a leak detection pump replaced so far.all chrysler can say about this is that your out of luck.the dealership threatened to use force to beat me up (pat terhar teh gm at the dealership)all i want is chrysler to take responsibility for the number of problems i have had, instead they keep changing me hundreds of dollars for repairs.my understanding is that there are numerous cars with similar problems as i have had.please investigate.i am running out of steam.thanks!)( dot number: )
Ongoing problem with tie rod and ball joint failures.dealer had replaced both tie rod and ball joint three times each, andproblem appeared to be reoccurring.dealership denied recall 97v201 stating that all parts were okay, the initial problem was an ongoing front end noise and vibration.seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Vehicle also experiencing an oil leaking problem, the head gasket has been replaced 4 times.a chipped drive chain caused motorvibration.
My automatic transmission shifter easily pops out of drive .there is no lock to hold it in drive. Not sure if it was made this way ?????you can hit if forward and it could go in to reverse im sure.
Transmission prematurely failed at 45,000 miles while driving which could have caused a crash. Consumerwas having transmission completely replaced at own cost.consumer wants to be reimbursed cost of transmission replacement.
While driving on freeway at about 60mph, vehicledecelerated to 20 mph. Consumer feltit was atransmission problem. Also, enginecheck light came on.
Transmission cooling line bottle keeps bubbling for no reason. Took to dealership & the mechanic informed the owner that it was a vaccum line & needed to be replaced. Would also have to order a piece for the vaccum line.
Complaint of not being notified of the recall alert for the power train:transmission:automatic:interlock system. The nhtsa campaign number:98v183000. I was made aware of the recall when i was on the inernet. Looking for the blue book value for resale. Please tell me what i should do now. I have noticesd the sliggishness of the car. Thank you.
Dt:caller received a recall letter concerning trans axle floor shifter ignition/ park interlock. She took vehicle to dealer, and they claimed they fixed it, but they did not give her an invoice. Once she put super glue on the shifter, and after they fixed it, she noticed that the place where she glued it was still there. Manufacturer had not been contacted yet.
Driver's side seat belt is not working at all.
Intermittentlydriver's side restraint will not buckle, causingdriver to be unrestrained. Dealer inspectedvehicle.
While driving 70 mph shoulder belt detached fromframe on driver's side, falling into her lap with no warning.please describe details.
Consumer is concerned about head restraints, he stated they are virtually useless, if he was rear-ended his head would have to go back almost 90 degrees before contacting the headrest. *yd
Consumer is concerned about head restraints, he stated they are virtually useless, if he was rear-ended his head would have to go back almost 90 degrees before contacting the headrest. *yd
Driver's side front seat going over bumps/rail road tracks suddenly stops and then raises up and down.presents a hazard in case of an accident.
The contact owns a 1997 plymouth breeze. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from rear wheel drum on the passenger side. While attempting to park, smoke emitted from the rear wheel causing a fire. The failure recurred three times. The fire was extinguished by the fire department and no police report was filed.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake system needed to be replaced on the rear tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Brakes malfunction, abs light on.the vehicle had constant brake problem.everytime on problem was fixed something else failed.
Oil leal...head gasket....defect in design brakes
Defectivefuel injection line leaks, causinga fuel leak whichmay cause a fire.also braking problems which cause extended stopping distance.been to dealer several times, dealer cannot determine the cause of theproblem.please provide further information and vin#.
When driving at 40-45-mph on wet pavement and upon coming to a graudal stop with foot depressed on the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causingextended stopping distance. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer statedentire abs brake system needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
When appyling the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
Brakes squeak.
While consumer was driving 35 to 45mphsthe car in front of her slammed on brakes. However, whenconsumer applied her brakes, pedal went down to the floor,vehicle skidded to the end of the land on the shoulder of the highway.
Brakes locked causing vehicle to spin.roads were dry.
Brakes have to be replaced every six months to a year.
When driving at any speed there isvibration within the steering.also, when applying brakes,they go halfway to the floorboard, and crack in half from overheating. In addition, driver's side door is getting rusty.
Front brakes squeek when applied, replaced twice however still continues. *et
Brakes continually make noise, since date of purchase, not able to be rectified, service bulletin issued for same problem (205) 9610 date of bulletin 5-9-96 item # sb049907. Mjs
The entire brake system is faulty, when braking in an emergency situation the pedal goes to the floor due to brake cylinder problem.nlm
Multiple oil leaks and brake problems. Bought car with 14,000 miles, replaced front brakes and rotors at 19,000 miles, replaced cam seals at 32,000 miles, had new brakes again at 39,000 miles, and now at 49,500 having spark plug seals replaced.all major engine work done at newburgh park motors, newburgh ny.this car has cost me more in maintenance than my crappy 1979 gmc pick-up with a billion miles on it!the dealer just shrugs it off and says this is typical and it is the customer's responsibility.i say shame on chrysler for manufacturing a sub-standard product and not standing behind it!you cowards!!!!! *la
There have been ongoing brake problems.when applying brakes at any speed, the pedal will go to the floor, resulting in loss of brakes.this happens intermittently.dealer has replaced the rear brake cylinders 4 times, front and rear rotors twice, and the rear drums twice.*scc
Front brakes squeek when applied, replaced twice however still continues. *et
Muffler - loud rattle, brakes - loud scratching sounds/ replaced pads still scratching
Front rotors excessivly warped and hardened originally replaced at approx 12000 miles under warranty.vehicle currently has approx 31,000 miles and condition occurring again.brakes no longer warrantied, are rotors going to need replacement every 15k miles?
Consumer was pulling out onto a highyway, steering locked up, consumerwas able to get out from vehicle, but floormat got tangled up in steering column.it took her ten minutes to work it out, dealership was aware ofproblem.
I've been having some problems with my '97 breeze since i bought it in april of 2002. The steering wheel and the door panels shake/vibrate when the car is in gear and stopped at a stop sign. Come to find out there was a bolt missing off of the engine compartment and the others were loose and they got fixed but the car still has the vibration in the steering wheel.
Steering wheel vibrates when car idles. *et
Steering wheel vibrates when car idles. *et
The steering gear failed, the dealer replaced it but installed it incorrectly, they are not willing to fix it.nlm
Power steering pump was replaced three times since the purchase of the vehicle.the power steering pumpfailed again.
Wheels sounded like they were going to fall off whenever consumer hit a bump. Engine check light was coming on, and consumer was constantly putting oil in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said vehicle was burning oil andmaking a knocking noise.left and right tie rods needed to be replaced.
Noise in the front was reported to dealer on april 27, 2000.car was put up on rack, but no defect was found by mechanic at that time.while turning onto main road from side road, tie rod broke.repairing mechanic ( not dealer) noted excessive wearof tie rods, for mileage on vehicle, and replaced both sides.had i been up to speed i could have been involved in a serious accident.dealer of vehicle supposedly did a safety check before we took delivery.
Ongoing problem with tie rod and ball joint failures.dealer had replaced both tie rod and ball joint three times each, andproblem appeared to be reoccurring.dealership denied recall 97v201 stating that all parts were okay, the initial problem was an ongoing front end noise and vibration.seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Vehicle also experiencing an oil leaking problem, the head gasket has been replaced 4 times.a chipped drive chain caused motorvibration.
Consumerwas making a slow right turn at 5 mph when she heard something popping. She pulled over, and sawfront left tire turned right, andfront right tire turned left. Dealer replacedfront tie rod.for about 1 year prior to this, consumer heard a popping sound every now and thenwhen making turns. Dealer assured her at that time there was nothing wrong with vehicle.
Vehicle was reversing, heard a tomping noise, inner tie rod broke. Couldn't move vehicle. Contacted dealer.this was a common problem.
The tie rod on the driver side of the vehicle broke and the passenger side tire rod is loose.*mr
Left front tie rod end broke while shifting vehicle into reverse. Dealer andmanufacturer were not notified at this time. .
Rack and pinion steering gear crunching noise.45.000 milesdue to lengthy research it appears that there are serious defects in the steering system of many daimler chrysler vehicles. After 27 years of experience with 14 vehicles (mostly gm and ford) i have never had as many drivetrain/suspension/steering failures as with this plymouth breeze.the real problem is that chrysler does not take responsibility (financial responsibility) for potentially life threatening defects.they should issue a recall and pay for the parts and labor and then find suppliers who know what they are doing.i consider the breeze unusable at highway speeds, such as anything over 30 mph.for having such a beautiful design this situation is just sad. Please forward this to chrysler as i am in the process of starting a small claims court case.if you can forward this to chrysler please tell them that we just want reliable transportation, not having our lives at stake.you see - if you hit a tree or something solid - all of the evidence against them is gone.wake up consumers - read the vehicle reports before you buy.beauty must be more than skin deep.
The struts failed.the cause had not been determined.the part had been replaced three times within one year.there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the ac, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the ac belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
When driving at any speed there isvibration within the steering.also, when applying brakes,they go halfway to the floorboard, and crack in half from overheating. In addition, driver's side door is getting rusty.
Engine: canshaft oil seal fell out, ruined engine, required rebuilding engine. Chrysler refused to pay. I found a tsb that provides a retainer to keep oil seal from falling out.engine has severe vibration at idle. Can not find cause. Front suspension: loud clunk near drivers footwell, many rattles. Found failed front lower control arm rear bushing.while repairing also found both outer tie rod ends worn and left side inner tie rod end worn. Sway bar link was also worn. No help from chrysler at all.rear wheel bearing loose. Tightened retainer nut to specified 185 ft lbs. Which corrected problem.
There is vibration at idle seat through steering wheel, the dealer has test driven the vehicle and confirmed the vibration. At this time there is nothing the dealer can do to repair the problem.
The control arm ball joints failed, consumer has had tires aligned 4 times, consumer states vehicle has front end problems.nlm
When driving at any speed there isvibration within the steering.also, when applying brakes,they go halfway to the floorboard, and crack in half from overheating. In addition, driver's side door is getting rusty.
Noise in the front was reported to dealer on april 27, 2000.car was put up on rack, but no defect was found by mechanic at that time.while turning onto main road from side road, tie rod broke.repairing mechanic ( not dealer) noted excessive wearof tie rods, for mileage on vehicle, and replaced both sides.had i been up to speed i could have been involved in a serious accident.dealer of vehicle supposedly did a safety check before we took delivery.
Lower control arm is making a popping sound. Also, headgasket blew.
Recall 97v201000/lower control arm. Consumer has contacteddealer on several occasions,and was unbale to get an appointment to repair vehicle.seeking nhtsa help in this matter.
Consumer had bought used vehicle on 6-30-98. She then received recall noticefor lower control arm that was issued in 11-97. Chrysler told consumer that dealership was notified of recall on 12-97. Dealership sold used vehicle to consumer without doing recall repairs. Consumer was notified that this was illegal.
Upon arriving home from work i backed the vehicle into my driveway and found the vehicle would not move and the passenger side front tire was rubbing against the undercarriage. Investigation after removing the tire found the outer tie rod ball joint had separated and collapsed.inspection of the part found no apparent lubrication and rust appeared on the ball section.vehicle was towed to my mechanics shop and the part removed and replaced with a new unit.i asked if the drivers side tie rod was also in need of replacement but inspection by my mechanic apparently found the unit to be intact. The removed part was discarded unfortunately but the mechanic indicated he's seen the same failure on other vehicles of the same manufacturer [chrysler corp]
97 v 201 000/while pulling into a parking lotright front lower ball joint broke. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Recall work denied, dealer denied service because vehicle was not purchased at location.(lower control arm ball joint).
Lower ball joint disconnected while driving at 25-30 mph. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
The struts failed.the cause had not been determined.the part had been replaced three times within one year.there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the ac, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the ac belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
During warm weather, front end noise as you go over any bump in road similar to a spring needing oil. Was told sway bar problem with national backorder and unavailable.during cold weather, grinding noise when negotiating left turn- noise at front end.
The spark plugs are full of oil
The struts failed.the cause had not been determined.the part had been replaced three times within one year.there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the ac, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the ac belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Wheels sounded like they were going to fall off whenever consumer hit a bump. Engine check light was coming on, and consumer was constantly putting oil in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said vehicle was burning oil andmaking a knocking noise.left and right tie rods needed to be replaced.
The head gasket of my 1997 plymouth breeze is leaking oil from the head gasket.this is not a new problem and should have been reported earlier.when i first told the dealer about it he told me it would cost @$200.needless to say it has continued and i wondered if there was a recall dealing with this problem.
Engine check light had came on ,andvehicle kept losing power due to a blown head gasket leaking oil. Dealer replaced head gasket twice before. However,engine is losing power again.
The check engine light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.
While driving on freeway at about 60mph, vehicledecelerated to 20 mph. Consumer feltit was atransmission problem. Also, enginecheck light came on.
Steering locks up due to floor mat grabbing steering column fromfloor base because it is all open. Dealer notifed, andinformed consumer that nothing could be done because of the design of the vehicle.
Head gaskets have blown out and are leaking oil into the engine compartment.also, engine check light keeps coming on.dealer has not seen vehicle.
In cold morning starts when traveling, the rpm reaches very high and the spedometer is not within the same range. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.rpms are high when first started, after about 2 minutes, the rmps come down.
Cruise control malfunction.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a vehicle collision.
The cruise control failed, causing down shift and a reduction of gas to the engine.
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I have a '97 plymouth breeze. Suddenly, inexplicably, the heater would not work on the lower fan settings--in the middle of one of the coldest weeks this winter! had it checked out, it is the blower motor. It is drawing too much power and overloading the resistor, which it now also needs.i have been scouring the web for reports of this happening to plymouth breezes or dodge stratuses (strasti?) or even the cirrus. I have found about 3 or so. Not enough to be clear evidence of a recurring problem for owners,and the manufacturer has no recall on the parts.my question is, have you had other complaints about this? i did see some stuff about a mildew smell in the car and problems with the defogger not defogging all the way. I believe there is a connection with this and the blower motor issue. My car had the same issues with the defogger but it was not enough to warrant a repair.please let me know what you have,thanksjeff garrett
The struts failed.the cause had not been determined.the part had been replaced three times within one year.there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the ac, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the ac belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Consumer inquiry regarding the defect in the hubcaps on the plymouth breeze and the dodge stratus.*mr
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