1996 Plymouth Breeze Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,043miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,043 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Approximately three weeks ago, after making a left turn, I noticed the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The problem would disappear after backing up. And was not always consistent. I brought it into my garage who checked the belts and fluid. They reported everything was fine. Yesterday (2/22) leaving work I was making a left turn out of the parking lot into the exit lane, and lost all steering ability. Another employee stopped to see if I needed help. When I told him I lost the steering again and asked if he could look. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151012, filed 2006-02, 98,043 miles“Low oil pressure indicator failure. Suggests factory defects and/or design deficiencies. Slow oil loss from small hole in oil pan over period of at least 6 days failed to activate warnings prior to engine seize up. Est 3/4 qt oil remaining after engine seized but warn lite did not come on until engine stopped. Veh was in busy traffic when engine unexpectly and abruptly stopped and would not restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #701385, filed 1998-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #898747, filed 2001-11“Dealer contaced on all occasions. Dealer encouraged me to drive car with a cracked head gasket and stated no damage would occur until part came in. Dealer checked seat lunging forward and stated that is how it is made. Dealer states he cannot hear rack and pinion noise from steering column.dealer stated failed brakes are wear and tear. Must wait 5 weeks for an EGR part to come in since they are in such high demand and on backorder. Do not buy this car. Manuracturer does not stand by their product.”
NHTSA complaint #700489, filed 1998-11“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #713648, filed 1999-10Other or unknown: 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 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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