I have a difficult time turning wheel to the left and like a "clicking noise" anad feel when I am turning to the right. We just did front end alignment, outer tie rods and brake system. Not sure what the problem can be.
1998 Plymouth Breeze: ball joint or control arm failure
8 of the 174 complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 plymouth breeze equipped with falken sincera (na) tires, size: 195/70/r14 (na). While driving 65 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the tire bead wire became unraveled, cut through the brakes line, and fractured the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician determined that the tire was defective and needed to be returned to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were not replaced and the vehicle was not repaired. The tire failure mileage was 50 and the vehicle failure mileage was 177,000.
Towards the end of july 2014, the front end started making crunching noises when driving at low speeds, turning and or coming to a stop. I also noticed play in the steering. When I took the car for its oil change on august 19, 2014, the shop informed me that the tie rods were loose and both outer tie rods needed to be replaced. This was done on september 25, 2014, at a cost of $511.70, which included a wheel alignment. At that time the shop recommended I replace my brakes which I did on october 31, 2014. The shop suggested that I get another wheel alignment. I still have the crunch and don't know why. Please help., ps: I am the original owner of the car having purchased it new at tufano motors in new britain, ct.
3 tie rod ends were replaced on the passenger side within 9 months at a repair shop, and the problem recurred. Dealer was not notified.
Consumer states that the vehicle's inner and outer tie rods are defective. Has had to replace them twice since vehicle ownership. 1st failure at 40k miles and the 2nd failure at 111k miles.
Heard a squeaking noise coming from the front end, also could be felt in the steering wheel. Dealer said it was the sway bar links and ball joint, could result in control lost. To no avail these repairs did not solve the problem. Second opion said it was the steering rack. Replace right side mirror.
Front control arm plastic bushing has popped out of place, causing noise to occur when making left and right hand turns. *jg
Passenger's /front control arm was bent. While driving and making a right turn, vehicle hit the curb. Repairs were made--the 2 front tires were replaced, and the one of the older tires was rotated to the left rear wheel. This left rear wheel currently makes a clicking noise and there is squeaking when brakes are applied. Dealer unable to provide an explanation for this. *ak
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Questions about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
8 of 174 owner complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze (5%) 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 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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