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: ball joint or control arm failure
7 of the 182 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer stated that after the vehicle has been repaired they are still having the same problems with there control arm and ball joints and is causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.ph
While parking at 3-5 MPH vehicle lost ability to steer, dealer replaced tie rod end on both sides.*ak
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.
Left tie rod broke while pulling away from stop sign causing vehicle to freeze. Yh
The front tie rod broke, resulting in a loss of steering control. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
- Risk
- Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Recall number 97V201000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?
7 of 182 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze (4%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Plymouth Breeze
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