Oil pan design defect caused initial report ..see odi 701385..reported nov 1998 when oil pan wore thru and developed slow oil leak and oil pressure warning light failed resulting in engine seizingnecesitating rebuild at aprx $3700.. At 5114 miles later(52900) while on hoist, owner checked pan and found that the pan has again worn almost through from road abrasions during just normal operation with occasional dragging on speed bumbs ,driveway inclines ,road gutters on drive in etc. If continues to wear at current rate expect failure on the new replacement pan in 2500-5000 miles.this pan area immediately below oil drain plug is totally unprotected and is 1st area of impact when car dips for any reason enough to make contact with road. It according to the mechanic at northglenn dodge when showed to him on hoist and ask..is a common problem with the breeze and seen alot. I intend to pursue problem directly with plymouth factory. Airbags failed @ 35mph in accident when breeze rearended a 1964 chev carrall foldi
1996 Plymouth Breeze engine complaints
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Head gasket was poorly design resulting in leakage.
Engine head gasket was leaking oil onto spark plugs and anti-freeze. Dealer has replaced the gasket and the bolts on may 18 1999.
I purchased a used car, and sometimes you need to fix minor things if the car is old, but this car is a 1996. Almost still new and I just don't understand how the transmission could bad this soon. When I bought the car it was leaking oil so I figured it was just something simple. I took the car into jim earp chrysler-plymouth on 55th and l street they told me I needed to replace my headgaskets, and brakes.I did. They car was still leaking so I took it back in on 6/10/99 but they could't look at it. I went to another dealer they told me my transmission is probaly cracked. I do have another friend who bought his car brand new and the same problem, headgaskets went bad, his engine cracked, and now his car is in the shop for bad transmission. My car makes more noise now and it didn't before. I don't know how many others have this problem but I know 2 people and myself are experiencing the same problems with the plymouth breeze.
Head gasket blown. Nlm
Originally reported trouble to local dealership and they advised me that the problem was not covered by warranty and that I should continue to replace lost oil and that it was not worth fixing because I would probably want to trade it in. Then when I schedualed to have it fixed, about 9 months later, they advised me that they would have never told me that and that it was covered under warrenty. By that time of coarse I was out of milage warrenty. I went ahead and sent it in to have the head gasket repared or replaced whatever needed to be done. They told me at that time that there was a national back order on the part so I did not recieve my vehicle back for over a month. Then when I did get it back I noticed that it was still leaking oil so I called imediately. It took them 2 weeks to get it back in only to tell me what I already new that the head gasket was leaking and it need to be replaced. I called them ever day to check on the progress and what they finally told me was that there was a redesign on the gaskets because the original one had a defect but there was no recall on them and that the first one that they replaced was still the old design so they would replace it at no charge with the new design but when I finally got my car back it was still leaking! So far I am out of over a $1000.00 in repair and that is not even counting the cost of rental cars.
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.
At 68,000 miles engine head gasket has prematurely malfunctioned. Please give any further details.
Head gasket replaced, replacement failed resulting in leakage. Mjs
We have had several problems with this car. Our major concern right now is the head gasket leak. We are having it replaced for the second time. The dealer told us that chrysler has redesigned it 5 times. The car has leaked oil ever since we have owned it, from the head gasket and the cam sensor.
Head gasket leaking oil. Dealership recommended replacement to avoid future deterioration. Head gasket was replaced.
Head gasket leaks. Dealer reports that the gasket is defective. Same for neon, breeze, stratus, etc. All must be replaced. Should be recalled. Refunds should be made. Also, steering wheel shakes and makes noise when turning right. Nothing done yet.
Replaced engine head gasket, was informed that this is common on vehicles with aluminum heads and cast iron blocks. Vehicle does not even have 20,000 miles on it. This will probably happen again and again, was told by service tech that there is no guarantee because of the materials used.
Consumer has been experiencing oil leakage since 1997. Vehicle was at dealership four times for this problem. Dealership--maryland motors, rockville md. Mechanic/service manager-mike catron admitts there is an oil leak.
This size engine has an oil leak at rear of head. I've noticed this on neons as well. This can cause an engine fire as oil is exiting near the exhaust.
While driving at any speed vehicle will stall and die out without warrning. Whe placed in park it idles up very high, and, idles low when it is in drive. Dealer has been contacted.
Cylinder head gaskets on plymouth breezes, dodge stratus, and crysler cirrus are failing. I live in a small town of 600 people 4 people who own these types of vehiles have experienced the same problem. When teds reapired it they had to back order because they have had to replace so many and the ones that they are replaceing them with are updated. I informed crysler and they said to file a complaint with you.
Consumer noticed oil coming from under the vehicle, and the consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer said that the head gasket was cracked.
Head gasket is leaking which is causing harm to engine.please add more information.
Rear main seal is leaking oil. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to try to get a recall or fix it at his own expense.
While either parked or driving vehicle keeps leaking oil. Power would drop when pulling from stop sign or light. Took to dealer & each time oil was replaced to the motor. The fluid that's leaking out looks red. Mechanic cannot locate leaking problem.
Engine failure.
Severe oil leakage in car has caused problems, and oil has to be checked everyday. Vehicle is not under warranty. Dealer has stated that it is possible of a faulty engine gasket.
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.
Sway bar failure.
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