Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 090798 | 12/11/1998 | 603107 | Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| 090799 | 09/17/1999 | 607914 | Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 090598 | 11/06/1998 | 602898 | A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production vehicles. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 9830 | 06/01/1998 | 601763 | Subject on labor operation time change for domestic 2.ol dohc and 2.4l head gasket replacement. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1802001 | 08/17/2001 | 623153 | Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall.*cls | 10/26/2001 | |
| 0900800 | 01/12/2001 | 618396 | This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| 181697 | 05/02/1997 | 6088888 | Concerns on erroneous mi; illumination with hex codes $6a, erroneous pcm resets, shift cycling, cold engine stumble. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090297 | 04/25/1997 | 51960 | 2.4l crankshaft/camshaft timing. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 180198 | 01/16/1998 | 600491 | Upstream 02 sensor shorted to voltage along with possible symptoms of sagging/hesitation or rough idle. *ak | 05/18/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/16/2007 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 72500 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| 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!!! | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 54000 | 19 | |
| 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 | |||
| 50000 | |||
| The head gasket is leaking oil. the dealership has been contacted. ph | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Car overheated and engine blew out. check engine and engine temp warning light did not come on. temp gauge did not register hot. need to replace engine. | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Car leaks a mocha/chocolate color fluid. then overheated after being driven about 1.5 miles . i added coolant to bottle and 1 qt oil. temp gauge was still up after idling for 5-6 minutes. my mechanic examined vehicle and said liquid is oil mixed with water and there is oil in radiator. i contacted chrysler corp and they instructed me to take to nearest dealer (michael stead hilltop, richmond, ca) for diagnosis ($89) by service dept. my mechanic suspects blown head gasket or cracked block (?).*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 3 | 02/01/2096 | ||
| I'm so disappointed in this car. i bought it new in 1996, and it's been constant problems since i did. the first time the head gasket went out, the car was still under warranty, but has gone out twice since then. i've spent so much money on repairs, that i could have bought a whole new car if you add it all up. the brakes are always squeeking and wearing out quickly. whenever one thing goes wrong, it's quickly followed by several other problems. my transmission had a massive leak last year (2001) that took the dealer two times to fix. but now it's leaking again. i went and bought a new kia two days ago--but i'm reluctant to try and sell this lemon to anybody. it has no trade in value whatsoever. now that i'm aware of the major head gasket problems, i wonder if there's any sort of class action lawsuit against the makers of plymouth? i want my money back!!!*ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Car leaks a mocha/chocolate color fluid. then overheated after being driven about 1.5 miles . i added coolant to bottle and 1 qt oil. temp gauge was still up after idling for 5-6 minutes. my mechanic examined vehicle and said liquid is oil mixed with water and there is oil in radiator. i contacted chrysler corp and they instructed me to take to nearest dealer (michael stead hilltop, richmond, ca) for diagnosis ($89) by service dept. my mechanic suspects blown head gasket or cracked block (?).*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 1 | 05/25/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure which caused coolant leakage/ engine overheating, etc. vehicle taken to independent shop. manufacturer was not notified at this time. *ak radiator failed. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/19/2005 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 3 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/16/2003 | 72600 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 72600 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 72600 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle had a defective head gasket. the consumer inquired about recalls/warranties or other information concerning defective head gaskets. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/18/2003 | 72600 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the head gasket start leaking gasoline from underneath the vehicle. please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.*jb | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2096 | |
| It's unbelievable that a 4 year old car would have the head gasket go out. luckily, the dealer was able to fix it without the need for a new engine. but it still cost $1051 to have the car fixed. i've heard that other breezes have had the same problem. i am very unhappy about the whole thing. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 01/06/1996 | |
| Consumer states that an oil leak occurred at approximately 60,000 miles which he had repaired, consumer also states that there was a complete failure at 101,000 miles in which head gaskets failed. * jg | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Dealer claims head gasket is blown. some oil leakage has been noted by owner. other nhtsa complaints indicate it could damage radiator so i need to find crysler's desire/need to replace this defective part. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 01/06/1996 | |
| Consumer states that an oil leak occurred at approximately 60,000 miles which he had repaired, consumer also states that there was a complete failure at 101,000 miles in which head gaskets failed. * jg | |||
| 04/12/2000 | |||
| Head gaskets blewout, and engine check light came on. vehicle started leaking oil. contacted a dealer, and dealer got approval from chrysler to fix vehicle at no charge.*ak | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket found leaking at 54000 miles, replaced, now found leaking again at 107,000 miles. dealer says not covered due to mileage, but that there have been 3 revisions on the gaskets up to now.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket is leaking. *slc | |||
| Engine head gasket was leaking into radiator and all over the ground. also, had 2 service codes on engine, but engine was still leaking. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Gasket blown causing oil leak. *jb | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket started to leak but dealer wanted $1500 to fix. now it is leaking very bad. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| I have been having problems with oil dripping from my 1996 plymouth breeze. i took it to my mechanic, who told me that the problem was a bad head gasket. i was told by him that plymouth was have a problem with that vehicle and that should be a recall item. i contacted chrysler about my problem and they advised that it wasn't a recalled problem, and it never will be. for them to fix it ,it will cost upwards of 2,000 dollars. i have tried to reason with them, but couldn't get anywhere with them. the problem is very messy for my driveway,and probably a safety concern the more i drive it on the road. i hope nhtsa puts our concerns to the forfront and gets chrysler to address our situation and finally put the problem on the recall list. as a fan of the chrsyler product and buyer, i hope that something can be done. frank cortez | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Head gasket has been replaced at 32000 and 42000 miles. consumer noticed a loss of power, and took vehicle to dealer to check it. was informed that head gasket needed to be changed. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2001 | |||
| Consumer was getting an oil change, and oil was found in radiator. gaskets have to be replaced before engine blows. manufacture will not approve coverage for it, and has not annouced a recall.*ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Ongoing oil leak since purchased. fuel pump went out. was told rear main seal was going out of car. oil getting in radiator, mech. said head gaskets were bad. timing belt broke while driving 65mph, causing piston to bend valve. front brakes have always squeaked when releasing, and has always rattled behind front wheels when going over bumps. what a lemon!! problems since purchased! alot of people have problems with these! there should be recall on these due to head gasket problems! i expected to have problems, but not this soon! problems started soon after purchase, and dealer kept telling me nothing was wrong with it! that's why i bought a newer model car! my klunker ran better than this and with less problems! i will definitely think twice before buying another chrysler product, especially after reading about all the problems with head gaskets that seem to be getting ignored!!*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| A mechanic warned consumer of an oil leak, the reason was because of a head gasket leak. *slc | |||
| 01/21/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket on this car have been replaced 3 times, this has to be a defect as i see alot of other people have had the same problem. *ak | |||
| Head gasket blewout, causing oil to leak onto engine. dealer has repaired vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 1 | 05/25/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure which caused coolant leakage/ engine overheating, etc. vehicle taken to independent shop. manufacturer was not notified at this time. *ak radiator failed. *yh | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 2 | ||
| Head gasket replaced november 1999 due to failure resulting in leakage, one year later november 2000 engine leaking again due to the rear mail oil seal. *mjs | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket blew after warranty expired. *ak | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1997 | |
| The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times. other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear . | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| It's unbelievable that a 4 year old car would have the head gasket go out. luckily, the dealer was able to fix it without the need for a new engine. but it still cost $1051 to have the car fixed. i've heard that other breezes have had the same problem. i am very unhappy about the whole thing. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Engine head gasket blew. nlm | |||
| 07/23/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Head gask. repl. 3x in 3 years. a class action suit is in order. no satisfaction from chrysler corp. head gasket #4 is being put on now. | |||
| 03/06/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket was leaking oil and was replaced at our expense at chrysler crossroad march 2000 and now 4 months later it has to be replaced again. *ak | |||
| 06/13/2000 | 2 | ||
| Oil is leaking from engine head gasket for the second time. the first time it was repaired by dealer. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/30/2000 | 6 | ||
| Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure | |||
| Vehicle was parked in driveway when owner noticed leaking from under vehicle. took vehicle to dealership & was informed the leakage was either from the head gaskets or the cam sensor. *ak | |||
| Head gasket blown , oil leaking into coolant . oil leakinging out of engine !! strong oil oder in side vehicle . button that engages air cond ... failed . ps..... how many headgasket does it take there must be 50 + in nhtsa's record alone '96'97'98 ??????*ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle in to see why vehicle was leaking oil. dealer found that head gaskets had blown. now oil is in the radiator. new head gaskets have been upgraded 2-3 times. *ak | |||
| 04/17/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experienced oil leakages and smoke coming from the hood. vehicle taken to dealer shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. repairs being made at consumer's cost. | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Past hx:air condioning compressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| On 2/8/00, noticed a significant amount of oil on my driveway under the breeze. checked oil--over a quart low. refilled oil and had the car checked the next day. trusted mechanic said head gasket was leaking badly. took to local chrysler-plymouth dealer (ladd-hanford of lebanon, pa). they replaced head gasket for $50 deductible. called chrysler consumer hotline, but chrysler refused to answer any questions about service history of 1996 breeze. my search for information led me to this web site, where i discovered 1996 breeze has had significant problems. is this a poor car to own? *ak | |||
| 01/27/2000 | |||
| On the way to work noticed smoke coming from the hood, smelled oil burning. continued to work, and parked vehicle in parking lot. after work, saw oil on the ground, and put more oil in vehicle. took car to the dealer. was told that it needed a new head gasket, and that they were in the process of redesigning, which meant that this part was on backorder. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| My plymouth breeze has developed a head gasket leak. my understanding is that this is a common problem for the 2.0 liter engine. i'm not sure when the leak began, only that as of about 2 oil changes ago, my vehicle has been low on oil. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Head gasket oil leak. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failure caused oil leak. yh | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| After an oil leak was detected, was told the engine head gasket/motor mount support, and transmission needed replacement. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Engine head gasket blew. nlm | |||
| 04/19/1999 | 1 | 03/26/1997 | |
| Head gasket was poorly design resulting in leakage. *yc | |||
| 07/03/1999 | |||
| Was traveling approx. 60-65 mph when engine head gaskets blew, and vehicle was leaking fluid on the roadway. took to dealer & informed by mechanic the leakage was coming from the head gaskets & needed to be repaired. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Oil pan design defect caused initial report ..see odi 701385..reported nov 1998 when oil pan wore thru and developed slow oil leak and oil pressure warning light failed resulting in engine seizingnecesitating rebuild at aprx $3700.. at 5114 miles later(52900) while on hoist, owner checked pan and found that the pan has again worn almost through from road abrasions during just normal operation with occasional dragging on speed bumbs ,driveway inclines ,road gutters on drive in etc. if continues to wear at current rate expect failure on the new replacement pan in 2500-5000 miles.this pan area immediately below oil drain plug is totally unprotected and is 1st area of impact when car dips for any reason enough to make contact with road. it according to the mechanic at northglenn dodge when showed to him on hoist and ask..is a common problem with the breeze and seen alot. i intend to pursue problem directly with plymouth factory. airbags failed @ 35mph in accident when breeze rearended a 1964 chev carrall foldi*ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 12/19/1997 | ||
| Engine head gasket was leaking oil onto spark plugs and anti-freeze. dealer has replaced the gasket and the bolts on may 18 1999. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I purchased a used car, and sometimes you need to fix minor things if the car is old, but this car is a 1996. almost still new and i just don't understand how the transmission could bad this soon. when i bought the car it was leaking oil so i figured it was just something simple. i took the car into jim earp chrysler-plymouth on 55th and l street they told me i needed to replace my headgaskets, and brakes.i did. they car was still leaking so i took it back in on 6/10/99 but they could't look at it. i went to another dealer they told me my transmission is probaly cracked. i do have another friend who bought his car brand new and the same problem, headgaskets went bad, his engine cracked, and now his car is in the shop for bad transmission. my car makes more noise now and it didn't before. i don't know how many others have this problem but i know 2 people and myself are experiencing the same problems with the plymouth breeze. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 10/31/1996 | |
| Head gasket blown. nlm | |||
| 05/21/1997 | 3 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Originally reported trouble to local dealership and they advised me that the problem was not covered by warranty and that i should continue to replace lost oil and that it was not worth fixing because i would probably want to trade it in. then when i schedualed to have it fixed, about 9 months later, they advised me that they would have never told me that and that it was covered under warrenty. by that time of coarse i was out of milage warrenty. i went ahead and sent it in to have the head gasket repared or replaced whatever needed to be done. they told me at that time that there was a national back order on the part so i did not recieve my vehicle back for over a month. then when i did get it back i noticed that it was still leaking oil so i called imediately. it took them 2 weeks to get it back in only to tell me what i already new that the head gasket was leaking and it need to be replaced. i called them ever day to check on the progress and what they finally told me was that there was a redesign on the gaskets because the original one had a defect but there was no recall on them and that the first one that they replaced was still the old design so they would replace it at no charge with the new design but when i finally got my car back it was still leaking! so far i am out of over a $1000.00 in repair and that is not even counting the cost of rental cars. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Noticed leakage of oil under car chassis. dealer diagnosed leaking head gasket and cam sensor seal. dealer reports working on same problem reported by other neon and breeze owners. previous problem with excessive creaking in front suspension with any jarring of suspension system. *ak | |||
| At 68,000 miles engine head gasket has prematurely malfunctioned. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Head gasket replaced, replacement failed resulting in leakage. mjs | |||
| 02/10/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| We have had several problems with this car. our major concern right now is the head gasket leak. we are having it replaced for the second time. the dealer told us that chrysler has redesigned it 5 times. the car has leaked oil ever since we have owned it, from the head gasket and the cam sensor. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Head gasket leaking oil. dealership recommended replacement to avoid future deterioration. head gasket was replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 50 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket leaks. dealer reports that the gasket is defective. same for neon, breeze, stratus, etc. all must be replaced. should be recalled. refunds should be made. also, steering wheel shakes and makes noise when turning right. nothing done yet. | |||
| 10/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer noticed oil coming from under the vehicle, and the consumer contacted the dealer. dealer said that the head gasket was cracked. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Replaced engine head gasket, was informed that this is common on vehicles with aluminum heads and cast iron blocks. vehicle does not even have 20,000 miles on it. this will probably happen again and again, was told by service tech that there is no guarantee because of the materials used. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| This size engine has an oil leak at rear of head. i've noticed this on neons as well. this can cause an engine fire as oil is exiting near the exhaust. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Cylinder head gaskets on plymouth breezes, dodge stratus, and crysler cirrus are failing. i live in a small town of 600 people 4 people who own these types of vehiles have experienced the same problem. when teds reapired it they had to back order because they have had to replace so many and the ones that they are replaceing them with are updated. i informed crysler and they said to file a complaint with you. | |||
| Head gasket is leaking which is causing harm to engine.please add more information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Rear main seal is leaking oil. dealer notified, and informed consumer to try to get a recall or fix it at his own expense. *ak | |||
| 03/22/1998 | 5 | ||
| While either parked or driving vehicle keeps leaking oil. power would drop when pulling from stop sign or light. took to dealer & each time oil was replaced to the motor. the fluid that's leaking out looks red. mechanic cannot locate leaking problem. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1998 | |||
| Severe oil leakage in car has caused problems, and oil has to be checked everyday. vehicle is not under warranty. dealer has stated that it is possible of a faulty engine gasket. | |||
| 11 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. dealer cannot repair. in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap. *ak | |||
| 8 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Head gasket failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Eingine rattle noise detected, owner provided proof that vehicle had been mantained to standard and as recommended by manufacturer. pon detection by gary mathews chrysler of clarksville tennensee, technician found worn out rod bearings in engine advised owner to have overhaul completed.*ak | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Alot of these problems seem to be persistent with the plymouth,dodge, and chrysler. this should be dealt with and resolved to gratify the consumer. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Ongoing oil leak since purchased. fuel pump went out. was told rear main seal was going out of car. oil getting in radiator, mech. said head gaskets were bad. timing belt broke while driving 65mph, causing piston to bend valve. front brakes have always squeaked when releasing, and has always rattled behind front wheels when going over bumps. what a lemon!! problems since purchased! alot of people have problems with these! there should be recall on these due to head gasket problems! i expected to have problems, but not this soon! problems started soon after purchase, and dealer kept telling me nothing was wrong with it! that's why i bought a newer model car! my klunker ran better than this and with less problems! i will definitely think twice before buying another chrysler product, especially after reading about all the problems with head gaskets that seem to be getting ignored!!*ak | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| 1st oil leak at 36433 miles noticed oil spill in driveway, dealer replaced head gasket on 2/25/99 under extended warranty. 2nd oil leak while moving car in the driveway 12/19/00, left a oil streak on the snow covered ground. turned car off and pulled dipstick and no oil on stick left a puddle underneath car, current miles 75870. i have had the oil changed to manufactures specs and maintained proper maintance on vehicle. | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Owned car less than one year, never notified of any recalls. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 2 | ||
| Head gasket replaced november 1999 due to failure resulting in leakage, one year later november 2000 engine leaking again due to the rear mail oil seal. *mjs | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Now on 8th trip to mechanic & $1200 spent. still leaking sign. amount of oil for the last 8 weeks. going back to dealership 6/5/2000. *ak | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Front end noise when going over minor bumps. told many times that it was just my struts and it was normal. now have been told the real problems after warranty expired at a cost to me. *ak | |||
| Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably at idle. dealer has determined that the engine was too small for vehicle, and that caused vibration. *ak | |||
| Strong engine idle, causing vehicle to vibrate uncontrollably. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1999 | |||
| While driving down at any given speed vehicle will die and will not restart. contacted dealer and manufacturer. techinical service will work with the deale. but, thus far, have not been able to find the cause. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Leaking agn into sparkplug tubes and dripping to ground. | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. dealer said was not under warranty. had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out. accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. car does not stop efficiently. also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty. engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98. dealer maintains that i will have to repair because out of warranty. oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. constantly adding oil to keep at proper level. parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long. fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading. appears to be empty when not. air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99. was repaired with collision repairs. repairs reveal prior accident before buying car. was not notified of this. have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is. there are other defects that will be reported on an additional form. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Vehicle lunges/surges at idle. acts like it doesn;t go out of gear. must press firmly on brake to keep vehicle from lunging ahead. very rough idle. shakes steering wheel violently. must place transmission in neutral at stop to control vehicle. when shifted to neutral engine races momentarily and then slows down. vehicle is hard to control when stopped, performance unpredictible, unreliable and dangerous to other persons and vehicles. | |||
| 12/23/1997 | |||
| Backed vehicle out of garage and noticed small amount of oil on the ground. has been to the dealer four times, and dealer was not able to fix problem. can't tell where the oil is coming from. small amount of oil in the rear main oil seal. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket leaking oil and blowing by spark plugs. our regular, trusted mechanic says this is a typical problem with plymouth breeze and shold have been a recall item. since repair estimate is $600, would like to know if this item is being considered for recall since it has happened to so many vehicles and there are technical service bulletins regarding this problem. | |||
| 02/23/1997 | 4 | ||
| Consumer has been experiencing oil leakage since 1997. vehicle was at dealership four times for this problem. dealership--maryland motors, rockville md. mechanic/service manager-mike catron admitts there is an oil leak. *ak | |||
| While driving at any speed vehicle will stall and die out without warrning. whe placed in park it idles up very high, and, idles low when it is in drive. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1998 | 60 | 08/19/1996 | |
| Engine failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| There is excessive vibration in the steering wheel. dealer cannot repair. in addition, there is a forward lunging when slowing to a stop/replaced broken motor mount/broken alternator bolt/sensor for idle/rack and pinion steering/head gasket/exhaust leak due to loose bolts and broken power steering cap. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 54000 | 19 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||