1996 Plymouth Breeze Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%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 14 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 8% of the 182 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“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“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“Noticed leakage of oil under car chassis. Dealer diagnosed leaking head gasket and cam sensor seal. Dealer reports working on same problem reported by other neon and Breeze owners. Previous problem with excessive creaking in front suspension with any jarring of suspension system.”
NHTSA complaint #706469, filed 1999-05“Consumer stated that after the vehicle has been repaired they are still having the same problems with there control arm and ball joints and is causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.ph”
NHTSA complaint #8023428, filed 2002-11“The paint peels off , it has been painted several times . The steering wheel shakes when you stop,it vibrates and is very noisy. Also, brakes squeal in the front, they have been replaced, but the problem is still there.”
NHTSA complaint #718508, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 97V201000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.Covers: Plymouth Breeze 1995–1997, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1997, Dodge Stratus 1995–1997 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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