1996 Plymouth Breeze Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I purchased my 1996 Plymouth Breeze in april of 1998 with 33,000 miles on it and it currently has 115,000 miles on it. The initial signs of problems begin at 50,000 miles with an oil leak no one could seem to fix (not even the dealership). …”
NHTSA complaint #10058311, filed 2004-02, 54,000 miles“1996 Plymouth Breeze 2.0 engine leaks extreme amounts of oil from area where upper, lower, and front seal come together. Not the seal itself. Also seems to run hot. It is not a problem caused over time. It is not sealed from new. Also interior has completely deteriorated as if it were 50 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10074515, filed 2004-05, 1 miles“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“Many problems with electronic lock continuing to run, door squeaking and hard to open , trunk latch not working. All these problems have been repaired many times and I continue to have same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #721752, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 97V095000Jun 6, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.Covers: Plymouth Breeze 1996–1997, Dodge Stratus 1996–1997, Chrysler Cirrus 1996–1997
Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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