Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure which caused coolant leakage/ engine overheating, etc. Vehicle taken to independent shop. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. *ak radiator failed.
1996 Plymouth Breeze: engine overheating
5 of the 182 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
- 19983
- 19974
- 19965
What owners say
Car overheated and engine blew out. Check engine and engine temp warning light did not come on. Temp gauge did not register hot. Need to replace engine.
Car leaks a mocha/chocolate color fluid. Then overheated after being driven about 1.5 miles . I added coolant to bottle and 1 qt oil. Temp gauge was still up after idling for 5-6 minutes. My mechanic examined vehicle and said liquid is oil mixed with water and there is oil in radiator. I contacted chrysler corp and they instructed me to take to nearest dealer (michael stead hilltop, richmond, ca) for diagnosis ($89) by service dept. My mechanic suspects blown head gasket or cracked block (?).
Brake rotors overheating causing damage.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall
- This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention
- Information regarding 2.5L V-6 head gasket application
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket installation procedures
- Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak
- A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production...
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?
5 of 182 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze (3%) mention engine overheating. 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 0 recalls and 15 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 7Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 5Oil consumption 5
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