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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 2001-01

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000411%
19992219%
1998127%
199796%
199674%

Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze

Engine cooling
95 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Vehicle 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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