While driving consumer smelled burning oil. Dealer found that head gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced.
1997 Plymouth Breeze: excessive oil consumption
5 of the 155 complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Breeze describe excessive oil consumption.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Excessive oil consumption by model year
What owners say
A cracked engine head caused oil to get into water of radiator .
Wheels sounded like they were going to fall off whenever consumer hit a bump. Engine check light was coming on, and consumer was constantly putting oil in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said vehicle was burning oil and making a knocking noise. Left and right tie rods needed to be replaced.
Engine head gaskets have blown out, causing oil and coolant to leak from the vehicle . Dealer has repaired the vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified.
Engine head gasket blew out, causing oil to leak from engine. Dealer/mfr. Notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
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
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- 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...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Breeze oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze?
5 of 155 owner complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Breeze (3%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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