Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 190299REVA | 10/22/1999 | 190198 | 612149 | Vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel/steering column. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 190398 | 06/11/1998 | 600899 | Power steering system noise following cold engine starts in low ambient temperatures. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 190496 | 01/10/1997 | 51267 | Whistle and/or hiss noise from steering gear when making right turns. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 190198 | 02/06/1998 | 600302 | Condition with clunking or rattling in steering/wheel column. *yc | 05/06/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/29/1998 | 1 | 10/07/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 . | |||
| When vehicle is started the steering makes a low pitch squeeling noise. noise continues and steering is restrictive until vehicle has been driven for 15-20 min. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST 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 | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 11/06/2000 | |||
| Consume took car in for a tire rotation, ball joint and covers were bent. consumer start hearing a scraping noise. mechanic said it was tie rod.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/29/2002 | 1 | 03/29/1996 | |
| While parking at 3-5 mph vehicle lost ability to steer, dealer replaced tie rod end on both sides.*ak *nlm | |||
| 04/08/2001 | |||
| While making left turn at about 5-10 mph tie rod fell off, and vehicle skidded to side of road. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Left tie rod broke while pulling away from stop sign causing vehicle to freeze. yh | |||
| 10/22/1999 | 03/18/1996 | ||
| The front tie rod broke, resulting in a loss of steering control. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 12/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| Customer states there is noise in the front end when turning both ways and over bumps, dealer replaced rack and pinion and replaced rack and pinion. *tt | |||
| 03/30/2000 | 6 | ||
| Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Past hx:air condioning compressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 1 | 05/05/1996 | |
| Rack and pinion noise when turning to the right. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/04/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Faulty steering column. complained about this problem 4 times from 6000 - 30000 miles, replaced at 50,000 at cost to me. now after 1000 more miles has to be replaced again. chyrsler replied that it is not their problem that it was misdiagnosed all those times. | |||
| 11/14/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Steering column off center, squeaking and abnormal vibration. complained from 4 times from 6000 - 50,000. was told it was normal but at 50,000 miles while no longer under warranty told faulty steering column , repaired at my cost. a 1000 miles later needs new steering column again and abnormal vibration still exists. contacted chrysler who agreed to pay for half of parts and was told that it is not there fault it was misdiagnosed the previous four times. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1998 | |||
| Covering on steering wheel is prematurely wearing off, causing steering to be difficult while driving. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| When applying the brakes there is a noise which indicates more wear and tear on the braking system. dealer said they fixed the problem. problem still exists. also, steering wheel becomes stiff and hard. occupant cannot control the vehicle. in addition, problems with transmission, when the occupant accelerates the vehicle does not perform as it should. causes unknown. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1998 | 26 | 01/16/1996 | |
| Steering pump, steering column failure. | |||
| 04/20/1996 | 2 | 03/26/1996 | |
| Abs light stays on at all times. brake pedal is very hard when applied. on july 26 the front rotors were replaced. also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.*ak vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an abs problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the abs 96v074. transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own. steering wheel squeaks when making turns. *slc | |||