Ongoing oil leak since purchased. Fuel pump went out. Was told rear main seal was going out of car. Oil getting in radiator, mech. Said head gaskets were bad. Timing belt broke while driving 65mph, causing piston to bend valve. Front brakes have always squeaked when releasing, and has always rattled behind front wheels when going over bumps. What a lemon!! Problems since purchased! Alot of people have problems with these! There should be recall on these due to head gasket problems! I expected to have problems, but not this soon! Problems started soon after purchase, and dealer kept telling me nothing was wrong with it! That's why I bought a newer model car! My klunker ran better than this and with less problems! I will definitely think twice before buying another chrysler product, especially after reading about all the problems with head gaskets that seem to be getting ignored!!
1996 Plymouth Breeze: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 182 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 19991
- 19984
- 19972
- 19966
What owners say
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.
Steering column off center, squeaking and abnormal vibration. Complained from 4 times from 6000 - 50,000. Was told it was normal but at 50,000 miles while no longer under warranty told faulty steering column , repaired at my cost. A 1000 miles later needs new steering column again and abnormal vibration still exists. Contacted chrysler who agreed to pay for half of parts and was told that it is not there fault it was misdiagnosed the previous four times.
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.
Both rear doors squeak when opened and closed; grease has to be applied monthly for them to function.
Abs light stays on at all times. Brake pedal is very hard when applied. On july 26 the front rotors were replaced. Also noise and vibration was experienced when brakes were applied.*ak vehicle also pulls when braking, on one occasion front rotors were overheated, dealer stated this was due to an ABS problem, consumer found there was a recall on the master cylinder 96v075, there was also a recall on the ABS 96v074. Transmission made a grinding noise and while at a complete stop, vehicle's gears shifted on their own. Steering wheel squeaks when making turns.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
- Risk
- If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
Recall number 96V074000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?
6 of 182 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze
No deployment 7Ball joint 7Engine failure 5Oil consumption 5Overheating 5
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