Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze

Four problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Breeze. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2002

Vehicle was reversing, heard a tomping noise, inner tie rod broke. Couldn't move vehicle. Contacted dealer. This was a common problem.

2 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2002

Left front tie rod end broke while shifting vehicle into reverse. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. .

3 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2001

Consumer was making a slow right turn at 5 mph when she heard something popping. She pulled over, and saw front left tire turned right, and front right tire turned left. Dealer replaced front tie rod. For about 1 year prior to this, consumer heard a popping sound every now and then when making turns. Dealer assured her at that time there was nothing wrong with vehicle.

4 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

The tie rod on the driver side of the vehicle broke and the passenger side tire rod is loose.




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