My automatic transmission shifter easily pops out of drive .there is no lock to hold it in drive. Not sure if it was made this way ????? You can hit if forward and it could go in to reverse im sure.
1997 Plymouth Breeze transmission problems
11 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission8
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Plymouth Breeze transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
- Risk
- If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.
Recall number 98V183000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1997 Plymouth Breeze owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: caller received a recall letter concerning trans axle floor shifter ignition/ park interlock. She took vehicle to dealer, and they claimed they fixed it, but they did not give her an invoice. Once she put super glue on the shifter, and after they fixed it, she noticed that the place where she glued it was still there. Manufacturer had not been contacted yet.
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
I noticed a whining noise coming from the front end of my 1997 plymouth breeze from a minimum speed of 25 MPH and more. The vehicle experienced a noise in the automatic transmission when shifting into reverse and drive. My breeze only has 40,000 miles on it. I took it to a local transmission shop for further diagnosis and they found that a retaining snap ring had broken loose and caused damage to the transmission (metal contamination, etc.). The cost to remove and reinstall the transmission, diagnosis, replacing the torque converter, and replacing the clutch discs and fluid will cost me about $2100. Is this a normal thing to happen on a vehicle with only 40,000 miles? Is there any other noted complaints or recalls that would help rectify this happening to other consumers? I believe chrysler should stand behind their products and now they offer a 7 yr/70,000 mile power train warranty, but this doesn't help me as that did not exist back on the 1997 model year. I believe I caught this problem early, but could have caused a lot more damage or even a crash, etc.
While driving automatic transmission would slip intermittently before engaging. Dealer notified and informed consumer that it was the characteristic of that vehicle and that there were no corrections for problem. *ak dealer finally corrected problem by replacinhg the manual valve sensor and cleaning the sticking valves, consumer is satisfied with repairs.
Complaint of not being notified of the recall alert for the power train:transmission:automatic:interlock system. The federal safety agency campaign number:98v183000. I was made aware of the recall when I was on the inernet. Looking for the blue book value for resale. Please tell me what I should do now. I have noticesd the sliggishness of the car. Thank you.
Transmission prematurely failed at 45,000 miles while driving which could have caused a crash. Consumer was having transmission completely replaced at own cost. *ak consumer wants to be reimbursed cost of transmission replacement.
Ongoing problem with tie rod and ball joint failures. Dealer had replaced both tie rod and ball joint three times each, and problem appeared to be reoccurring. Dealership denied recall 97v201 stating that all parts were okay, the initial problem was an ongoing front end noise and vibration. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Vehicle also experiencing an oil leaking problem, the head gasket has been replaced 4 times. A chipped drive chain caused motor vibration. *ak
While driving on freeway at about 60mph, vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. Consumer felt it was a transmission problem. Also, engine check light came on.
We hav ehad numerous problems with our vehicle. We have had starters, transmission modules, fuel pumps, head gaskets, and a leak detection pump replaced so far. All chrysler can say about this is that your out of luck. The dealership threatened to use force to beat me up (pat terhar teh gm at the dealership) all I want is chrysler to take responsibility for the number of problems I have had, instead they keep changing me hundreds of dollars for repairs. My understanding is that there are numerous cars with similar problems as I have had. Please investigate. I am running out of steam. Thanks!)( dot number: )
Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Breeze transmission
Does the 1997 Plymouth Breeze have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Plymouth Breeze transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V021000, 98V183000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Breeze have bad transmission?
The Plymouth Breeze model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (25 complaints), 1998 (22 complaints) and 1999 (20 complaints).
Other 1997 Plymouth Breeze problems
Engine 83Brakes 18Steering 14Suspension 14Airbags 9Electrical 9Fuel system 7Acceleration 3Seat belts 3Visibility 3Lights 2Seats 2Tires 2Body 1Locks 1Wheels 1
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