1996 plymouth breeze involved in accident due to equipment failure.*mr the accident was the result of steering problems. Consume later received a safety recall notification from chrysler that concerned the lower control arms and ball joints. Consumer's son sustained injuries. Insurance company declared the vehicle totaled. The head gasket was replaced prior to the accident. Driver was making a turn when he hear a clinking or popping sound. At the enid of the turn the steering wheel would not steer the vehicle. He hit the curb and heard a loud sound under the vehicle. He then hit the sign pole, which broke a the base and came through the windshield. He had to duck out of the way as the pole hit his headrest and then struck the wall. This is where he injured his neck and back, trying to avoid the pole. The air bags didn't deploy.
1996 Plymouth Breeze steering problems
20 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar6
- Rack and pinion5
- Linkages: tie rod assembly4
- Linkages1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Plymouth Breeze steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Plymouth Breeze owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While parking at 3-5 MPH vehicle lost ability to steer, dealer replaced tie rod end on both sides.*ak
Customer states there is noise in the front end when turning both ways and over bumps, dealer replaced rack and pinion and replaced rack and pinion.
While making left turn at about 5-10 MPH tie rod fell off, and vehicle skidded to side of road.
Consume took car in for a tire rotation, ball joint and covers were bent. Consumer start hearing a scraping noise. Mechanic said it was tie rod.
The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times. Other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear .
Left tie rod broke while pulling away from stop sign causing vehicle to freeze. Yh
Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure
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.
Faulty steering column. Complained about this problem 4 times from 6000 - 30000 miles, replaced at 50,000 at cost to me. Now after 1000 more miles has to be replaced again. Chyrsler replied that it is not their problem that it was misdiagnosed all those times.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze steering
Does the 1996 Plymouth Breeze have steering problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Plymouth Breeze steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Plymouth Breeze have bad steering?
The Plymouth Breeze model years with the most steering complaints are 1996 (20 complaints), 1998 (18 complaints) and 1999 (16 complaints).
Other 1996 Plymouth Breeze problems
Engine 95Transmission 25Brakes 22Suspension 14Airbags 11Body 8Electrical 7Fuel system 6Visibility 6Acceleration 5Locks 4Seat belts 4Tires 2
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