Good evening, I wanted to obtain more information about the class action suit against chrysler. I have a 97 plymouth breeze that has had a head and a transmission replaced at 2 separate times. The head was replaced because of head gasket and the transmission after if overheated on highway use (5, 2003), got stuck 200+ miles away from home. Finally I sent my last payment last month but to my surprise my transmission is acting up again and the only services I get from the shop is for my to drive to them (200 miles away). Other issues brakes do not last and suspension is on the fritz.. Thank you daniel rodriguez [email protected] miami, fl
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Multiple oil leaks and brake problems. Bought car with 14,000 miles, replaced front brakes and rotors at 19,000 miles, replaced cam seals at 32,000 miles, had new brakes again at 39,000 miles, and now at 49,500 having spark plug seals replaced. All major engine work done at newburgh park motors, newburgh ny. This car has cost me more in maintenance than my crappy 1979 gmc pick-up with a billion miles on it! The dealer just shrugs it off and says this is typical and it is the customer's responsibility. I say shame on chrysler for manufacturing a sub-standard product and not standing behind it! You cowards!!!!!
Consumer noticed oil leaking from under vehicle. Technician indicated the head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak when the vehicle was under a year old, the same oil leaked was repaired. *ph
Oil leak...head gasket defect..plymouth breeze 1997..possible fire hazard. Chrysler said no problem with this model.
Head gasket oil leak-this has been known as a common problem for this model-why has a recall not been done when it is so well known? It is very costly and inconvenient to have repaired when it seems to have nothing to do with wear on the vehicle.
Oil leak - 1999 - car (1997 breeze) still under warranty at the time. Dealer repaired car by replacing head gasket and cam seals. Three weeks later, oil still leaking and returned to same dealer, who again fixed car. About a year later during oil change was told car was still leaking, but out of warranty now. I've been told by mechanics (even at dealerships) that this is a known problem but no recalls, plymouth just continued to have this problem repaired at owner's expense.
The head gasket failed.
I am having trouble with my 1997 plymouth breeze, I took it to a repair shop and was told that it is the head gasket. I need to know if there is any kind of recall due to this problem. I was told from the repair shop that it is very common for these kind of vehicles to have this problem. Please advise me if there is anything I can do. Thank you for your cooperation.
The consumer stated, whenever the vehicle was turned off, the engine fluids began to bubble, and caused the oil to boil over into the cooling system. Ts scc
The head gasket leaked oil into the coolant system. Which resulted in damage to the cylinder head, water pumpand hoses. *ts coolant also leaked from the cylinder head.
We had to replace the head and gasket on our car april of 2001. I called chrysler and they paid for the part. Now we have to replace the head and gasket that was placed on in 2001 with a new head and gasket again.
Vehicle leaking oil while driving. Vehicle taken to the dealer and they informed consumer of a blown head gasket. *ak
I have had nothing but problems with this car and the warrent I bought for it hasn't done me any good. I know thats not your fault. I have had to replace my spark plug seals twice and now I am having to replace my cam shaft seal. I have heard that many of these types of cars have had the same problem. One machanic said that he thought there would be a re-call on the cam shaft seals so that is why I am making this coplaint. I really like the car it just leaks oil all over the grown. I heard that plymouth is no longer making cars but I really think that I shouldn't have had to pay for this to get fixed and they should have to pay me back. My car isn't that old to have all these problems with it. Plus I also think that the dealer I bought it from sells crap cars. Everyone that I know of that bought a car from there has had to pay to have some major things fixed one even had to have a whole new engine in her dodge status. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to have something done. Dara meyer
While driving oil is leaking from head gasket, consumer goes through three quarts of oil in one week. Please provide any further information.
Driver says there is a constant oil leak. While driving there was a horrible noise then a sudden loss of power. Vehicles speed decreased, and would not go above 35 MPH. Took to dealer, and dealer stated head gasket needed replacement.
While traveling at 30mph head gasket blewout, and oil spilled out. Contacted dealer, and dealer was aware of problem, but still did not do anything for consumer.
Leeking oil, had to replace head gasket at cost of $650, found numerous consumer complaints on website, agree this should be factory recall. Auto repair shop replaces numerous gaskets on same model and also agrees should be recalled.
Vehicle leaks oil. Head gaskets are blown for fourth straight time. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated they fixed problem, and it was not a safety issue.
Engine head gasket failed causing an oil leak. Had the same problem with 1996 dodge stratus we own. This seems to be a common problem with these vehicles. Repair cost is > $700. This is an obvious manufactuers defect given the number of complaints for this defect and the low number of miles this failure happens at.
Head gasket failed at low mileage.
The oil is leaking head gasket not working. Huge environmental hazard. Mechanics and dealers say they fix too many. Neon engine line needs recall. Too expensive to fix and oil spilling from millions of vehicles.
The A/C does not work, it was filled twice with freon but still does not work. Nlm
February 2000, 60,000 miles on vehicle. Started leaking oil at about 55,000, kept putting oil in it and fixed the seals. Didnt take care of the problem. Took it to dealer that I bought it from, they admitted a problem with the make of car. They wanted $800.00 to fix it. After complaining enough we paid only 300.00. Now june of 2001. 1 year and 4 months, and 30,000 miles later, it is leaking again. Started three weeks ago, and now it is leaking a lot just like before. I will be calling the dealership in the morning. And I will be throwing a fit till its paid for then im getting rid of the car. There needs to be something done about this. People can't afford dishing out this type of money for something that is cryslers fault that they are hiding behind. Please help.
Mechanic saidthat car was taken to says that this problem is very common in this model of vehicle and thought that there was already a recall for this part due to the high number of replacements that he has done in the past on original head gaskets.
Oil leak from head gasket.
My 97 plymouth breeze is leaking oil from the head gasket, this repair is going to cost me $250. Chrysler notes they don't have to repair this problem because my car is out of warranty. Chrysler knew there was a defective head gasket problem with this car, I was never notified of this problem, which should have been repaired under warranty. I understand parts can go bad, but not with this frequent occurance and chrysler acknowledging a problem. This problem not only could possibly be a safety issue due to car failure on a highway, but it is an environmental issue with motor oil polluting roads and driveways, then being washed into the drains. There should be a mandatory recall based on the amount of oil being leaked into our environment.
Blown head gasket. $900.00 to repair. No satisfaction from the dealer or the manufacturer. I was told this happens to all cars. But I doubt it happens to "all cars" with only 37,000 miles!
Purchased vehicle 9/97 w/23 miles. Original headgasket failed at around 50,000 miles in 3/98 , plymouth offered to replace 50/50. Second headgasket failed around 86,000 miles 12/99 replaced as "goodwill" service; 3/01 vehicle has around 119,500 miles and needs another headgasket replacement. Chrysler nor dealership will replace for free. Will cost $750.00. I can not drive this vehicle due to the fact that the oil is leaking all through the engine, spark-plugs etc. I need help don't know what else to do!
Original head gasket leaked badly and was replaced. The replacement head gasket is now leaking also. The odometer has gone out altogether.
Camshaft sensor and head gasket replacement
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