general problems of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze

Two problems related to steering have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Breeze. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2000

The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times. Other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear .

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/29/1998

1996 Plymouth Breeze involved in accident due to equipment failure. The accident was the result of steering problems. Consume later received a safety recall notification from Chrysler that concerned the lower control arms and ball joints. Consumer's son sustained injuries. Insurance company declared the vehicle totaled. The head gasket was replaced prior to the accident. Driver was making a turn when he hear a clinking or popping sound. At the enid of the turn the steering wheel would not steer the vehicle. He hit the curb and heard a loud sound under the vehicle. He then hit the sign pole, which broke a the base and came through the windshield. He had to duck out of the way as the pole hit his headrest and then struck the wall. This is where he injured his neck and back, trying to avoid the pole. The air bags didn't deploy.




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