11 problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Breeze. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1st oil leak at 36433 miles noticed oil spill in driveway, dealer replaced head gasket on 2/25/99 under extended warranty. 2nd oil leak while moving car in the driveway 12/19/00, left a oil streak on the snow covered ground. Turned car off and pulled dipstick and no oil on stick left a puddle underneath car, current miles 75870. I have had the oil changed to manufactures specs and maintained proper maintance on vehicle.
Head gasket replaced November 1999 due to failure resulting in leakage, one year later November 2000 engine leaking again due to the rear mail oil seal.
Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure.
Head gasket has been replaced at 32000 and 42000 miles. Consumer noticed a loss of power, and took vehicle to dealer to check it. Was informed that head gasket needed to be changed.
Head gasket failure caused oil leak. Yh.
Brakes needed replacing 4 months after buying car. Dealer said was not under warranty. Had complete brake job on front 2 times, 1 on rear, cylinder replaced, shoes replaced, brakes still do not work properly, something comes loose if pressed suddenly causing car to slide and not stop. Pads have been replaced numerous times due to quick wear out. Accident could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. Car does not stop efficiently. Also,engine head gasket was replaced under warranty. Engine has been leaking oil again since 7/98. Dealer maintains that I will have to repair because out of warranty. Oil light does not work to warn when oil is low. Constantly adding oil to keep at proper level. Parking brake has been adjusted several times but does not stay long. Fuel gauge gives inaccurate reading. Appears to be empty when not. Air conditioner quit month before car accident in 8/99. Was repaired with collision repairs. Repairs reveal prior accident before buying car. Was not notified of this. Have spent too much money on this car in two years for car to be as new as it is. There are other defects that will be reported on an additional form.
I purchased a used car, and sometimes you need to fix minor things if the car is old, but this car is a 1996. Almost still new and I just don't understand how the transmission could bad this soon. When I bought the car it was leaking oil so I figured it was just something simple. I took the car into jim earp Chrysler-Plymouth on 55th and l street they told me I needed to replace my headgaskets, and brakes. I did. They car was still leaking so I took it back in on 6/10/99 but they could't look at it. I went to another dealer they told me my transmission is probaly cracked. I do have another friend who bought his car brand new and the same problem, headgaskets went bad, his engine cracked, and now his car is in the shop for bad transmission. My car makes more noise now and it didn't before. I don't know how many others have this problem but I know 2 people and myself are experiencing the same problems with the Plymouth Breeze.
Consumer states that an oil leak occurred at approximately 60,000 miles which he had repaired, consumer also states that there was a complete failure at 101,000 miles in which head gaskets failed. * jg.
Consumer states that an oil leak occurred at approximately 60,000 miles which he had repaired, consumer also states that there was a complete failure at 101,000 miles in which head gaskets failed. * jg.
Head gasket replaced, replacement failed resulting in leakage. Mjs.
Head gasket failure.