1996 Plymouth Breeze problems
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Common 1996 Plymouth Breeze problems
The 1996 Plymouth Breeze is a midsize car that was designed as a lower-priced option in the midsize market, sharing its platform with the Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Cirrus. While the car was praised for its affordability, spacious interior, and competitive equipment, there were some common problems reported by owners.
- Steering Issues: One of the most frequently reported problems with the 1996 Plymouth Breeze is related to steering. The steering system may experience difficulties, which can negatively impact the driving experience. This issue can be caused by various factors, including worn-out components or improper maintenance.
- Spark Plug Tube Seals Failure: Another common issue reported by Plymouth Breeze owners is the failure of spark plug tube seals, which can lead to misfires and poor fuel efficiency. This problem typically arises due to the seals' deterioration over time, allowing air and fuel to leak out of the combustion chamber.
- Engine and Transmission Performance: The Plymouth Breeze's engine and transmission performance have been criticized by some owners. The base engine, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, produces only 132 horsepower, which may be insufficient for some driving situations. Additionally, the optional 4-speed automatic transmission has been reported to sometimes shift harshly or hesitate, affecting the overall driving experience.
- Suspension Tuning: In 1999, the Plymouth Breeze received revised suspension tuning to provide a smoother ride. However, some owners have reported that the suspension tuning may still be too firm, leading to a less comfortable driving experience on rough roads.
- Noise and Vibration: Some Plymouth Breeze owners have reported issues with noise and vibration, particularly from the engine and drivetrain. These issues can be caused by various factors, including worn-out components, improper maintenance, or design flaws.
- Interior Quality: While the Plymouth Breeze's interior is generally considered spacious and well-equipped, some owners have reported issues with interior quality, including cheap-feeling materials and poor fit and finish.
- Lack of Power: The Plymouth Breeze's base engine has been criticized for its lack of power, particularly when compared to competitors' offerings. This can make passing and merging more challenging, especially on highways.
- Build Quality: Some Plymouth Breeze owners have reported issues with build quality, including rattles, squeaks, and other noises that can be distracting and annoying.
- Reliability: While the Plymouth Breeze is generally considered to be a reliable vehicle, some owners have reported issues with reliability, including electrical problems, engine issues, and transmission failures.
- Fuel Efficiency: The Plymouth Breeze's fuel efficiency has been criticized by some owners, particularly when compared to competitors' offerings. The base engine's fuel efficiency is relatively low, which can lead to higher fuel costs over time.
- Resale Value: The Plymouth Breeze's resale value has been criticized by some owners, particularly when compared to competitors' offerings. The car's low resale value can make it a less attractive option for those looking to purchase a used vehicle.
In summary, the 1996 Plymouth Breeze is a midsize car that was designed to be a lower-priced option in the midsize market. While the car was praised for its affordability, spacious interior, and competitive equipment, there were some common problems reported by owners, including steering issues, spark plug tube seals failure, engine and transmission performance, suspension tuning, noise and vibration, interior quality, lack of power, build quality, reliability, fuel efficiency, and resale value.
What year did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
2000: The mid-sized Breeze ended production. This was also the last year for the Voyager minivan as a Plymouth.
How much does a 1997 Plymouth Breeze weigh?
2,931 lbs1997 Plymouth Breeze / Curb weight
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
2931 lbs.
Why was Plymouth discontinued?
Plymouth (1928-2001): Once a well-known brand under the Chrysler umbrella, Plymouth was discontinued due to overlapping models and declining sales. Oldsmobile (1897-2004): Established in 1897, Oldsmobile faced declining sales and was eventually phased out by General Motors to streamline its brand portfolio.
Why did Oldsmobile go out of business?
Why did they stop making Oldsmobile? General Motors (GM) stopped making the Oldsmobile due to overall mismanagement of the brand that resulted in Oldsmobile going from the #3 best-selling brand in the 1980s selling over a million units, to being an afterthought with consumers in the 1990s and early 2000s.
When did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
2000
2000: The mid-sized Breeze ended production. This was also the last year for the Voyager minivan as a Plymouth.
Why did Plymouth cars fail?
The demise of Plymouth was due to lackluster cars that were similar to other models offered by other brands in the group, although Chrysler Group had a few tricks up their sleeves with the new PT Cruiser being planned to revive the Plymouth brand.
Why did Plymouth stop?
It's all about the money. As staid as it may sound, the answer has nothing to do with corporate intrigue, malfeasance from competitors, or even cars so bad it killed the brand, even if the Plymouth Prowler didn't help much. Plymouth went the way of the dodo for one simple reason: Money.
Was Plymouth a success or a failure?
Though Plymouth would never develop as robust an economy as later settlements—such as Massachusetts Bay Colony—agriculture, fishing and trading made the colony self-sufficient within five years after it was founded. Many other European settlers followed in the Pilgrims' footsteps to New England.
1996 Plymouth Breeze car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Plymouth Breeze problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Plymouth Breeze vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Plymouth Breeze
The NHTSA has received 198 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Plymouth Breeze. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Plymouth Breeze vehicles.
2007-10-24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-16
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *KB THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
2006-08-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-24
- Number Of Injuries: 8
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C3TN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I WAS COMING HOME ONE EVENING FROM TOWN, AND MY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP. THE BRAKE 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. *JB
2006-07-27
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-30
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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. *NM
2006-02-23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-22
- VIN: 1P3EJ46CXTN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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. *JB
2005-12-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-19
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *NM
2005-07-22
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM ON THE 1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER BUT THE REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE R RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NM
2005-05-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-28
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C0TN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: WITH NO WARNING THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE 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. *NM
2005-03-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7TN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PROBLEMS GETTING REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON 1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE.*MR WHEN 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. *JB
2004-12-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-12
- VIN: 2P4FP2535TR
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WATER PUMP HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS . ALSO THE TIMING BELT WAS BROKEN 3 TIMES AND TENSIONER WAS BROKEN 2 TIMES ( ALL REPLACED WHEN WATER PUMP WAS BROKEN )-IN PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1996. *AK
2004-09-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-13
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER ON A RECALL FOR THE PARK INTERLOCK THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER FOR PERFORMING THE REPAIRS. *AK
2004-09-07
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7TN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. *JB *TC
2004-06-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-10
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IDLED 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.*AK
2004-05-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-01
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C0TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
2004-02-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-10
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C0TN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 RIGHT IT TAKES 15 MINUTES IN ORDER FOR THE HEATER TO BLOW OUT WARM AIR. AND I STILL OWE $6,000 ON THIS VEHICLE. *JB
2004-01-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-15
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2004-01-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-15
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C3TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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!!!
2004-01-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-15
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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.
2003-11-28
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C8TN
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE.*MR THE 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
2003-09-05
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-01
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: PASSENGER FRONT SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. WINDOW WOULD PERIODICALLY STICK WHEN DEPRESSING THE BUTTON TO MOVE WINDOW UP OR DOWN.*AK
2003-07-31
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS 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
2003-06-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-16
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 *TS *JB
2003-05-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: LTR FM LAURA FEINSTEIN (WA) RE THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET...*MR THE 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 *TS *JB
2003-05-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. THE CONSUMER INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS/WARRANTIES OR OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS. *AK *JB
2003-04-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-18
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6TN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2003-03-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-01
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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. *JB
1996 Plymouth Breeze recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze.
2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
2009-10-09
- Manufacturer: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
2006-11-02
- Manufacturer: AIRTEX PRODUCTS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
- Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.
2006-10-23
- Manufacturer: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
- Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
2004-01-13
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
- Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
1998-08-06
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.
- Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
1997-11-13
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.
1997-06-06
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.
- Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.
1996-05-03
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary: THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
- Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
1996-05-02
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
- Consequence: IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
Negative 1996 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
Positive 1996 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
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I received this car as a gift for my 16th birthday and I am still impressed with it even now that I am 18. Despite putting it through a lot of abuse due to my youth, it has held up remarkably well. I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle with excellent fuel mileage and comfort. The only major repairs I had to do were control arms and ball joints, but that was due to my rough handling. As someone who has spent 4 years in automotive shop and grew up around cars, I can confidently say that this car is excellent. I would definitely buy another one!
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I love the 5 speed manual with the 4 valves per cylinder engine. I average about 35 mpg overall. The only problem I had was the head gasket. This car saved me a lot of money and is fun to drive. It's a shame they don't make Plymouths anymore.
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Your dad made a great choice when he bought this car 10 years ago with only 10000 miles on it. It's amazing that it's still running solidly at 118000 miles! As long as you keep up with regular maintenance, this car will last you a long time. Of course, like any car, it has had a few things break, but that's to be expected. Despite being a sedan, it's a good-looking car with an excellent interior. Even for tall people like you (6'8
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. I absolutely love it and it runs great. I paid $5,200 for mine - it's a '96 and had 29,000 miles on it when I bought it. I know some people have had trouble with the head gasket, but luckily I haven't experienced any issues with it yet.
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I bought a program car with 2000 miles. It's only been in the shop once in 6 years and starts even on the coldest days. I'm 6 feet tall and fit in just fine. I'm really happy with the value for money that I got.
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Are you having problems with your 1996 Plymouth Breeze?
Eric Jacobs 2024-08-03
The car has experienced several issues with the front end, including problems with tie rods, wheel bearings, and ball joints. Additionally, there have been issues with the head gasket, valve cover gasket, and cam seal gasket. Despite these challenges, I still love the car. However, it has required frequent repairs and is also showing signs of rusting.
Shaun Moore 2024-07-05
Fine car, except the model I have has ABS, which has caused the brake pedal to lock creating a brake failure and potential for a serious accident. No shop has been able to diagnose the problem, so unfortunately I must get rid of it. It was a very good car, but did have its problems as well. Can't find a more ergonomic or roomy car for the money though. Just pass on ABS and you should be fine.
Abdullah Steuber 2024-06-11
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It sounds like you've had your fair share of challenges with your car, but it's great to hear that it has held up well despite the high mileage and accidents. It's also wonderful to hear that it performs well in the snow. We appreciate your loyalty to your car and hope it continues to serve you well for another year!
Osborne Koss 2024-06-07
My Plymouth Breeze has been a reliable car for the past three years, having driven over 70,000 miles. Although I recently experienced some issues with the rear brakes and front end, I have been able to address them promptly. While I do need to add about two quarts of engine oil per month, the car has otherwise been running smoothly. Although the resale value may not be ideal, I am confident in the car's overall performance and reliability.
Dan Jakubowski 2024-05-09
After bringing my lovely Breeze into my mechanic for the twelfth time, he suggested that it might be time to consider selling it. He explained that the cost of repairs could end up being more than the car is worth. In the end, I decided to give my little brother my 1990 Chevy Cavalier instead, which has only required routine maintenance. The Breeze, on the other hand, has had a few more issues. It's been burning oil, had two broken tie-rods, a leak in the transmission fluid, fried connections to the engine, and even some issues with the radio connections. Despite all of this, I'm still hopeful that we can get it running smoothly again soon.