1997 Plymouth Breeze problems
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Common 1997 Plymouth Breeze problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, common problems with this car include:
- Electrical Problems:
- Issues with failing power window regulators, a faulty blower motor resistor, and a malfunctioning ignition switch were commonly reported, causing frustration and potential inoperability of the vehicle.
- Suspension and Steering Problems:
- Complaints included problems with the front suspension like worn out struts and ball joints, leading to poor handling and a rough ride. Additionally, power steering system leaks were reported, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Brake Issues:
- Owners experienced premature wear of brake pads and rotors, along with problems such as brake lines corroding and leaking.
- Engine Stalling and Hesitation:
- Some owners reported that the engine would stall or hesitate during acceleration, potentially caused by issues like a clogged fuel filter, malfunctioning ignition coil, or faulty fuel pump.
- Transmission Problems:
- Complaints included the transmission slipping or shifting roughly, especially from first to second gear, possibly due to low transmission fluid levels, worn clutch plates, or a malfunctioning shift solenoid.
- Electrical Issues:
- Reports of power window problems, slow or non-functional windows, and interior light issues were common, likely caused by faulty wiring, blown fuses, or malfunctioning switches.
- Suspension and Steering Concerns:
- Owners faced issues with the front suspension, such as worn out ball joints or sway bar links, impacting vehicle handling. Power steering system leaks were also reported, leading to a loss of power steering assist.
- Air Conditioning Problems:
- Some owners reported issues with the air conditioning system, including blowing warm air or complete system failure, potentially due to refrigerant leaks, a faulty compressor, or a malfunctioning fan.
These problems highlight the range of issues that owners of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze have faced, impacting various aspects of the vehicle's performance and functionality.
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.
What make is a Plymouth Breeze?
Breeze is a member of the compact Chrysler Cirrus/Dodge Stratus family at Chrysler. Cirrus is the luxury car, Stratus the performance car and Breeze (what a wonderful name) the economy car.
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.
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.
1997 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
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Steering problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Plymouth Breeze vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1997 Plymouth Breeze
The NHTSA has received 173 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Plymouth Breeze. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1997 Plymouth Breeze vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-09
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7VN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL AND OTHER RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-31
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46CXVN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-09
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C3VN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*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. *LJ UPDATED 10/06/09
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-12
- VIN: 1P3EJ46CXVN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-12
- VIN: 2P4GP44R7VR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: OEM LIFETIME LUBRICATED TIE ROD END SEPARATED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE PARKING - HAD IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-23
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WE BOUGHT THIS VAN WITH 46000 MILES ON IT. ONE MONTH LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT. IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY "REBUILT" THE TRANSMISSION. AT 67,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN, AND WE BOUGHT A NEW TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS INSTALLED. THE VAN RAN FINE UNTIL NOW, IT IS AT 90,000 MILES AND ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT! THIS IS SO UNFAIR AND UNSAFE. WE AS CUSTOMERS DESERVE BETTER! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-17
- VIN: 1P4GP44RXVB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON JULY 17, 2006 MY BELT TENSIONER BROKE ON MY 97 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER SE. I HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP THE NEXT DAY WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TENSIONER AND PUT ON A NEW BELT. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, (THE FIRST DAY DRIVING CAR IN THE RAIN SINCE REPLACING BELT & TENSIONER), WHILE DRIVING CAR IN THE RAIN 5 MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON - THE BELT HAD COME OFF. RETURNED CAR TO REPAIR CENTER. THEY PUT BELT BACK ON AND COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED, OTHER THAN TO SAY THAT BELTS CAN FALL OFF MORE EASILY IN WET WEATHER. ON SEPT. 17, IT WAS NOT RAINING WHEN I WAS DRIVING CAR AT THE TIME, HOWEVER, THERE WAS AN AVERAGE SIZE PUDDLE THAT I DID DRIVE INTO AND AS SOON AS I DID I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND THE BATTER LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED OVER AND HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. THIS TIME I TOOK IT TO A DEALER. THEY PUT THE BELT BACK ON AND COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON WHY IT WOULD HAVE COME OFF, OTHER THAN IT GETTING WET. I TOLD THEM THAT I HAD HEARD THROUGH A FRIEND THAT CHRYSLER VANS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM OF THE BELT COMING OFF IN WET WEATHER BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF IT. THE ONLY 2 TIMES I HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR IN WET WEATHER AFTER REPLACING THE BELT TENSIONER, THE BELT HAS COME OFF. AFTER LOOKING UP SOME INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET (WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG), I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH PLYMOUTH AND DODGE CARAVANS. ALL IT TAKES IS GETTING IT WET AND THE BELT COMES OFF VERY EASILY. THERE ARE OVER 100 EMAILS ON THE WEBSITE WITH COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY ISSUE. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FLAW IN THE CAR DESIGN. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOMEONE LOOKING INTO THIS AND CONSIDERING A RECALL. OUR FAMILY HAS 2 PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS AND HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THEM UNTIL NOW. WE WERE CONSIDERING REPLACING THEM IN THE NEAR FUTURE BUT WILL DEFINITELY NOT BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND REALIZING CHRYSLER HAS NOT TAKEN ANY STEPS TO SOLVE THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-18
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C2VN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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] *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X4VN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 - *NM
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-19
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR CRUNCHING NOISE. 45.000 MILES DUE 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.*JB
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: ZP3EJ46C3VN
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: CONSUMER INQUIRY REGARDING THE DEFECT IN THE HUBCAPS ON THE PLYMOUTH BREEZE AND THE DODGE STRATUS.*MR *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-01
- VIN: 2P4FP25B3VR
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT TOWER HAS RUSTED THROUGH ON TOP, ABOUT HALFWAY AROUND. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS IS $1200 FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT POSSIBLY DUE TO INFERIOR QUALITY METAL USED BUT IS NOT BEING COVERED BY CHRYSLER AFTER THE 6-YR. WARRANTY. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-07
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C4VN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-04
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 WATER PUMPS IN 3 YEARS. I OWN A PLYMOUTH BREEZE(1997) AND I JUST HAD TO REPLACE ANOTHER WATER PUMP PLUS IT DID DAMAGE TO VALVES AND HEAD. IT COST ME $1600.00. THE MECHANIC SAID IT IS THE WAY THAT CHRYSLER MADE THIS CAR. HE SAID THE INTREPPIT AND THE BREEZE ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF HOW THE MANUFACTURER MADE THEM.I WAS NEVER WARNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM NOR HAVE I HEARD FROM CHRYSLER THAT THERE MAY BE A DEFECT. I HAVE THE DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP SAVED FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXAMINE IT!I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THESE REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT IN THERE MANUFACTURE OF THIS VEHICLE.I HAVE OWNED AT LEAST 10 CAR AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE 2 WATER PUMPS IN A 3 YEAR PERIOD.I HAVE ONLY HAD TO REPLACE 1 OTHER WATER PUMP BUT IT NEVER DID DAMAGE TO THE HEAD AND VALVES.THIS IS A DEFECT OF THE CHRYSLER COORPORATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X0VN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X4VN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *JB *NM
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-15
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AGAIN.*AK
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-05
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X5VN
- Components: EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON 11/05/2003 MY CARS HEADGASKET WAS GOING.I PURCHASED MY CAR ON 11/14/2003 THE CAR HAD 59,708. I ONLY PUT ON THE CAR13,000 MILES FROM THE TIME THAT I HAD IT. I DID A CARFAX ON THE CAR AND SAW THAT ON 5/02/2003 THE CAR HAD 96,113 THEN ON 8/06/03 IT HAD 59,294 MILES THERE WAS A 36,819 MILE ROLLBACK.NOW I NEED TO KNOW THE TRUE MILEAGE ON THE CAR BECAUSE IF THE MILES ON THE CAR WERE TURNED BACK THAT MEANS THAT MY CAR HAS OVER 148,000 MILES AND MY MACHANIC SAID THAT BEING THAT THE CAR WAS 7 YEARS OLD THAT CAR WOULD HAVE OVER 148,000 MILES. I NEED TO KNOW THE TRUE MILES THAT WERE ON THE CAR WHEN THE FIRST OWNER SOLD THE CAR.BECAUSE IM GOING TO COURT DUE TO THIS MILEAGE PROBLEM. SO IF YOU COULD PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS MILEAGE ISSUE.PLEASEIT WOULD BE VETY HELPFUL BEING THE FIRST OWNER WAS IN NEW YORK . THE DEALERSHIP IS GIVING ME A HARD TIME WITH THE PROBLEM .I TOOK GREAT CARE OF MY CAR ONE MONTH AFTER I GOT THE CAR I GOT AN OIL CHANGE THEN I GOT IT FLUSHED AND FILED W/ THE OIL CHANGE IN MARCH AND EVERY 3,000 MILES AFTER THAT.THEY ASKED ME TO BRING THE CAR TO THEM ON 11/08/2004. APON DOING THAT THE CAR THEN DIED. HAD THE CAR TOWED FROM WERE I BROKE DOWN. MY CAR SAT IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 DAYS . THEY WERE TO HAVE SOMEONE LOOK AT THE CAR . BUT INSTEAD THEY SENT IT OUT TO GET LOOKED AT . BUT INSTEAD THEY BROKE DOWN MY ENGINE AND I HAVE NOT HAD MY CAR FOR THE LAST MONTH NEXT MONTH WILL BE 2 MONTHS .SO COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME THANK YOU VERY MUCH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES MALFUNCTION, ABS LIGHT ON. *BF THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT BRAKE PROBLEM. EVERYTIME ON PROBLEM WAS FIXED SOMETHING ELSE FAILED. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-20
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-13
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C8VN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH ON A DRY/SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. NO INJURY TO REPORT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WMWRC33483T
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-17
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7VN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. *AK
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,TIRES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-22
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7VN
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE STRUTS FAILED. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE PART HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR. *JB 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. *JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X3VN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE TIE ROD ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BROKE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ROD IS LOOSE.*MR
1997 Plymouth Breeze recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Negative 1997 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
Positive 1997 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
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Lots of pleasure! I have no complaints. I took a 5000 mile trip in the summer of 2003 and had no backaches at the end of the day. There was plenty of room for luggage and I got 45 miles per gallon at interstate highway speeds out west.
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I got this car new and it's great on gas mileage. It's not a bad car overall. The only issue I've had is with the head gasket, which has gone three times. Fortunately, it was under warranty two out of three times and seems to be doing well now.
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I purchased the car used for approximately 25,000. The company covered the head gasket issue that was previously mentioned, which was great. The only trouble I had was with the two front tie rods, which were very bad at 86,948 miles and had to be replaced. On the bright side, I really like the spacious interior, the great radio, and the convenient cup holders!
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I read your message and I think it's great that you're so focused on fuel economy. It's definitely an important factor to consider, especially with the rising fuel costs. I'm glad to hear that you found a car that meets your needs in terms of both comfort and affordability. Have a great day!
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I purchased this car as a Christmas gift for my daughter back in 2015 when it had 147,000 miles on it. It's a lovely purple color, with no rust and the interior looks brand new. The previous owner took great care of it and after getting routine maintenance done, it has been a reliable little car. It gets great gas mileage and my daughter drove it for a year without any major issues, aside from a minor fender bender which she repaired herself. The car has required some maintenance, such as oil changes, lower ball joints, control arms, and brakes, but nothing too major. Although it sometimes stops at idle, it always starts right back up. I've taken it to my mechanic and Dodge Service, but no one can figure out why it does that. Despite this, the car has never left us stranded. My daughter has since purchased a newer car, but I still use this car as my daily driver. It's not as powerful as my Chevy SS, but it's perfect for in-town trips. The heat and air conditioning work great, and even the cassette player still functions. I tried selling it, but most people offered me lowball prices, so I decided to keep it and drive it. It will come in handy during the winter months when my Chevy SS is not ideal for driving. The car's successor was the Chrysler Cirrus and precursor to the Chrysler 200. Since my first review, I have replaced the struts, control arm, end links sway, and put on new tires. I also found out why it sometimes stops or cuts off in low idle - it needed a new computer, which cost $200.00. It's been running pretty well since then. Overall, I have put about $3000 into this car, but it's still better than having a car payment. Taxes on it are only $29.00 a year and insurance is $50.00 a month, so it's just the usual stuff that goes along with owning a 20-year-old car.
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Bradly Pouros 2024-10-28
It's interesting to hear about the history of this car. It seems like it has been through a lot with your mother-in-law and your fiance's use. However, it's unfortunate to hear that the car has not held up well over time. It sounds like it may require a lot of maintenance and repairs.
Amani Funk 2024-10-07
Although my experience with this car has been challenging, I can confidently say that I have gained a wealth of knowledge about car maintenance and repair. In the first year alone, I had to address several issues such as a head gasket problem, intake replacement, steering wheel repair, and A/C valve replacement. Despite these setbacks, I am confident that with proper care and maintenance, this vehicle can provide reliable transportation. It is important to note that every car has its own unique set of challenges, and I encourage potential buyers to do their research and make an informed decision based on their individual needs and preferences.
Michel Johnston 2024-09-08
I bought this car used and it has been great! Although, there was one time when the battery died and I couldn't find it. Just in case you are wondering, to get to the battery you must remove the front left tire. My husband drove this car from Ohio to California with all the belongings we could stuff in it, and it did just fine.
Luis Reichel 2024-09-03
It's not the best car out there, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you're in a bind. The horsepower is lacking and the acceleration is slow, which can make for an uncomfortable ride. The seat isn't very comfortable and the suspension is too soft. Additionally, the cup holder is quite small and can only fit a soda bottle while the car is in gear.
Tristian Padberg 2024-08-24
I bought this car used back in 1999 for about $9k. She had 9,000 miles on her and has been incredibly reliable! I've driven it back and forth to the West Coast 6 times in the past 6 years without any issues. With routine maintenance, it has been a gem and one of the best purchases for the money I've ever made.