1997 Plymouth Breeze Brakes Problems

“Multiple oil leaks and brake problems. Bought car with 14,000 miles, replaced front brakes and rotors at 19,000 miles, replaced cam seals at 32,000 miles, had new brakes again at 39,000 miles, and now at 49,500 having spark plug seals replaced. All major engine work done at newburgh park motors, newburgh ny. This car has cost me more in maintenance than my crappy 1979 gmc pick-up with a billion miles on it! The dealer just shrugs it off and says this is typical and it is the customer's responsibility. I say shame on chrysler for manufacturing a sub-standard product and not standing behind it! …”

“The contact owns a 1997 Plymouth Breeze. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from rear wheel drum on the passenger side. While attempting to park, smoke emitted from the rear wheel causing a fire. The failure recurred three times. The fire was extinguished by the fire department and no police report was filed.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake system needed to be replaced on the rear tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.”

“When driving at 40-45-MPH on wet pavement and upon coming to a graudal stop with foot depressed on the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer stated entire ABS brake system needed replacing. Please provide any further details.”

“There have been ongoing brake problems. When applying brakes at any speed, the pedal will go to the floor, resulting in loss of brakes. This happens intermittently. Dealer has replaced the rear brake cylinders 4 times, front and rear rotors twice, and the rear drums twice.”

“Front rotors excessivly warped and hardened originally replaced at approx 12000 miles under warranty. Vehicle currently has approx 31,000 miles and condition occurring again. Brakes no longer warrantied, are rotors going to need replacement every 15k miles?”