1997 Plymouth Breeze engine problems

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · MI · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire. The fire occurred without warning. There was a report made by the police and fire departments. The fire department determined the fire started in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection the dealer determined the fire was caused by the electrical wiring. No repairs have been made. Updated 4/11/2006 -

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Engine · MN

Since I bought the car I have had to replace 2 water pumps in 3 years. I own a plymouth breeze(1997) and I just had to replace another water pump plus it did damage to valves and head. It cost me $1600.00. The mechanic said it is the way that chrysler made this car. He said the intreppit and the breeze are defective because of how the manufacturer made them.I was never warned about this problem nor have I heard from chrysler that there may be a defect. I have the defective water pump saved for anyone who wants to examine it!I think chrysler should be forced to pay for these repairs because of the defect in there manufacture of this vehicle.I have owned at least 10 car and have never had to replace 2 water pumps in a 3 year period.I have only had to replace 1 other water pump but it never did damage to the head and valves.this is a defect of the chrysler coorporation.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MI · fire

The consumer's vehicle was parked in the parking lot of the hospital, the intercom announced there was a vehicle on fire. The vehicle was not driveable. *jb

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Engine · CT · fire · 1 injury

The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Suddenly the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The cause had not been determined. The driver will contact the dealer in the near future. Please provide further details.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The driver side lights don't work. The bulbs do not need replacing, I've checked. And as for the fuses they all ok. It leads me to believe there is a electrical problem. And I'm not the only one who's having this problem, my friend who has the same make and model has the same problem but on the other side(passanger). On another note I get a smell from the heater core when its on. I have to keep it on other wise the engine over heats. I've had the thermostate and a raditor flush to see if it would help. But even with all that's been done for repairs it keeps happening.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 73,000 miles · NY

The struts failed. The cause had not been determined. The part had been replaced three times within one year. *jb there were engine problems, the spark plugs continued to get dirty, two sets of tires were lost, there was an odor coming from the AC, there was a leak coming from the main seal and left rear corner of the head, the heater fan only worked on high, there was a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was first started then goes away, there was a clunking noise in the front wheels, the flash module caused the engine light to come on and the upstream #2 sensor was replaced, the steering rack had broken, the temperature gauge was inoperative, and the AC belt was cracked. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Engine · 200 miles · PA

While driving consumer smelled burning oil. Dealer found that head gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 56,010 miles · MA

Engine: canshaft oil seal fell out, ruined engine, required rebuilding engine. Chrysler refused to pay. I found a tsb that provides a retainer to keep oil seal from falling out. Engine has severe vibration at idle. Can not find cause. Front suspension: loud clunk near drivers footwell, many rattles. Found failed front lower control arm rear bushing. While repairing also found both outer tie rod ends worn and left side inner tie rod end worn. Sway bar link was also worn. No help from chrysler at all. Rear wheel bearing loose. Tightened retainer nut to specified 185 ft lbs. Which corrected problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Tires · FL

The spark plugs are full of oil

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 90,000 miles · KY

Oil leal...head gasket....defect in design brakes