1996 Plymouth Breeze Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10120742, filed 2005-05, 185,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #721749, filed 2000-04“While the windshield wipers are in use they would malfunction and be inoperative which may cause visual difficulty and may result in an accident. Been to dealer several times, and fixed the electronic control module, but the problem is reoccurring. Currently, dealer said it is the fuse block panel. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835046, filed 1999-02“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.”
NHTSA complaint #821041, filed 1998-02“When car is placed in park, the key will stick in the ignition. Motor turns off, but inside functions stay on (mileage lights, radio/clock) and key will not turn all the way to take it out. After trying over and over, something will give in the ignition, and the key will finally come out. Also, when you lock the doors, sometimes the power lock motor will make a groaning-whining noise, and not all of the doors will lock. These problems have been going on since shortly after purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #740204, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Plymouth Breeze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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