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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1996 Plymouth Breeze Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 182 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Hood latch failed while driving. Had to replace the hood and cowl panel and repair dents in the roof. Manufacturer denies responsibility. Build date on vehicle falls 9 days outide of manufacturer's recall on the hood latches. Body shop says that the vehicle does, in fact have a faulty hood latch.”

NHTSA complaint #715915, filed 1999-12

“Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 97v095000, manufacturer's number 734. Dealer replaced parts on a number of occasions, parts replaced did not correct problem. Consumer still having problems with the hood latch. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #825247, filed 1998-07

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199711%
199642%

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
Electrical system
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Equipment
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology