Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Plymouth Breeze - part 1

I recently took my Breeze in for an oil change and my mechanic told me I had an oil leak and that it was coming from the head gasket. At the same time he told me about a recall for the gear shift lever. I asked him to wait on the head gasket repair so I could talk to the dealer while I was having the gear shift lever repaired. When I brought up the leaking head gasket at the dealership, the mechanic gave a heavy sigh and shook his head. When I asked what that was for, he said that there was nothing he could do because it wasn't a recall problem. After doing some research on the internet I've found this to be quite a common problem due to a design flaw / manufacturing defect and I find it asinine that daimler-Chrysler will neither take responsibility for nor admit any problem.

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Oil noticed on ground under vehicle. Mechanic says head gasket is leaking oil out of engine. Head gasket failure is causing oil to be leaked onto ground which causes ecological damage to our environment per epa. This web site documents this as a trend for this platform of Plymouth vehicle. There must be tens of thousands of gallons of petroleum oil being spilled into our environment by these vehicles, maybe more. These vehicles are injuring us all and should no longer be used unless properly and permanently fixed.

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The vehicle leaked oil. Chrysler sent out a five page technical service bulletin on September 17,1999. Regarding the head gasket (multi lawyer head gasket procedure). The consumer contacted Chrysler and was told that there was nothing they would do for him. Consumer stated that Chrysler has helped people with this problem, but he was told no. Please provide any further information. . . . Head gasket leaks one quart of oil a day-driving down the road. It does not leak when parked. Enough oil leake dout it could cause an oil slick or cause the engine to seize and force the car to asudden stop. The technical bulletin received showed tha tchrysle rknew about th eproblem but contnued to put the engine in the cars. Took the car to Chrysler, and told consume rtheywikk not fix it becaus echrysler has fixed the particular problem for everybody else in the past.

At 87xxx miles the car started leaking oil. It was found to be a leaking head gasket. After speaking to dealership it was found they were aware of the gasket being a problem on this and similar vehicles. When the manufacturer was comtacted directly my wife was informed that they were aware of the situation, they would do nothing to repair the vehicle and then hung up on her when she asked to speak to the customer service rep's supervisor.

Head gasket oil leak-this has been known as a common problem for this model-why has a recall not been done when it is so well known? it is very costly and inconvenient to have repaired when it seems to have nothing to do with wear on the vehicle.

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I noticed that my car was running quite differently. I had it checked out and was told that I have a leaking head gasket. I only have 28,000 miles on my car. It is a '99. There is no reason for me to have these issues with a car that has barely been driven. I called Chrysler and told them of the issue. I was told that since it was no longer under warranty there was nothing they could do for me and that it was my problem. This is obviously a defect on Chrysler's part. I've spoken with others with the same defect.

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Defective head gasket on 1999 Plymouth Breeze with 39,387 miles. Vehicle was purchased 4/11/02. When I took the car in for the first oil change, I was informed the head gasket was leaking and it was recommended I take it back to the dealer for replacement. However, the dealer told me the warranty was good for 3 years or 36,000 miles and their only offer was to replace it for $630. I declined, preferring to take it to someone I trust. I have since learned of at least two other Plymouth/Dodge owners that had their head gaskets replaced at less than 60,000 miles. Daimler Chrysler needs to address this issue in a manner other than charging the owner to replace a defective part.

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the head gasket start leaking gasoline from underneath the vehicle. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

My 1998 Plymouth Breeze was found to have a leaking head gasket. This seems to be a problem with other similar car engines, but I did not know this until the repairs were begun. I contacted Chrysler several times only to be told that they could not help me. I attempted to follow their recommendations, only to be told that I had been misinformed by their employees. Needless to say, this situation is extremely frustrating. If more details are needed, please contact me. Dt.

Head gasket was leaking. Had it repaired and 2 months later it started to leak again. Told by repair shop this wa a common problem on this model.

Around 38,000 miles we noticed that the Breeze had a small oil leak. There wasn't alot of oil, so as needed we just added some oil now and then. In June 2003 my car over-heated out of the blue. We tried everything, in October I went to have a routine oil change(which was done every 3,000 miles) and was told that my head gasket is leaking and the problem needs to be fixed. The estimate I received was about 1,100$. The car is 5 1/2 years old with very low mileage! after reading all the complaints I do not understand why the Chrysler corportation does not take responsibility for this defect.

Head gasket leaks approximately 1 qt. For every 1,000 miles.

Head gasket failure at low mileage, manufacturer notified and was unwilling to assist. Consumer stated that the defective head gasket was leaking oil, the camshaft sensor, and o-ring, were also leaking.

Head gasket is leaking.

Have had repairs done on electronic module and now the head gasket is leaking oil very badly.

Head gasket is leaking approx. 1 qt. Of oil every 1500 miles. Service department at the local Chrysler dealer said failure was due to incompatable metals. An independent mechanic told me the problem was a design flaw, the design flaw was in the way the gasket was manufactured using multiple layers. After time the layers will seperate and allow leakage. The total cost of repair is $451. 00, cost of parts is $136. 00 for two gaskets (head and valve cover) and oil change, the remainder being labor. I feel this failure is from a design flaw and not from normally wear and the manufacture should be responcible for the repair, since it was an engineering failure.

Mechanics have told me of numerous head gasket oil leaks. I know of 3 other people all with 1998 Plymouth Breeze, all have the same head gasket oil leak. Chrysler & dealer willing to fix it at a reduced rate.

Transmission module was replaced, headgasket was leaking oil, and was replaced as well. Head gasket was leaking due to cylinder head failure.

Head gasket was leaking on my 97' Plymouth Breeze. I know 6 people personally that have the same engine and had the same problem. They have Breezes, neons, stratuses and all the 4 cylinders headgasket leak. Chrysler needs to do something about this problem in my opinion. Thanks.

Head gasket was leaking oil and was replaced at our expense at Chrysler crossroad March 2000 and now 4 months later it has to be replaced again.

On 2/8/00, noticed a significant amount of oil on my driveway under the Breeze. Checked oil--over a quart low. Refilled oil and had the car checked the next day. Trusted mechanic said head gasket was leaking badly. Took to local Chrysler-Plymouth dealer (ladd-hanford of lebanon, PA). They replaced head gasket for $50 deductible. Called Chrysler consumer hotline, but Chrysler refused to answer any questions about service history of 1996 Breeze. My search for information led me to this web site, where I discovered 1996 Breeze has had significant problems. Is this a poor car to own?.

Head gasket oil leak.

The oil is leaking head gasket not working. Huge environmental hazard. Mechanics and dealers say they fix too many. Neon engine line needs recall. Too expensive to fix and oil spilling from millions of vehicles.

Engine head gasket oil leak (1 qt. /1000 miles).

My Plymouth Breeze has developed a head gasket leak. My understanding is that this is a common problem for the 2. 0 liter engine. I'm not sure when the leak began, only that as of about 2 oil changes ago, my vehicle has been low on oil.

Head gasket leaking oil and blowing by spark plugs. Our regular, trusted mechanic says this is a typical problem with Plymouth Breeze and shold have been a recall item. Since repair estimate is $600, would like to know if this item is being considered for recall since it has happened to so many vehicles and there are technical service bulletins regarding this problem.

Original head gasket leaked badly and was replaced. The replacement head gasket is now leaking also. The odometer has gone out altogether.

Noticed leakage of oil under car chassis. Dealer diagnosed leaking head gasket and cam sensor seal. Dealer reports working on same problem reported by other neon and Breeze owners. Previous problem with excessive creaking in front suspension with any jarring of suspension system.

Engine head gasket was leaking oil onto spark plugs and anti-freeze. Dealer has replaced the gasket and the bolts on may 18 1999.

Head gasket leaked. Nm.

Head gasket found leaking at 54000 miles, replaced, now found leaking again at 107,000 miles. Dealer says not covered due to mileage, but that there have been 3 revisions on the gaskets up to now.

We have had several problems with this car. Our major concern right now is the head gasket leak. We are having it replaced for the second time. The dealer told us that Chrysler has redesigned it 5 times. The car has leaked oil ever since we have owned it, from the head gasket and the cam sensor.

Head gasket leaks. Dealer reports that the gasket is defective. Same for neon, Breeze, stratus, etc. All must be replaced. Should be recalled. Refunds should be made. Also, steering wheel shakes and makes noise when turning right. Nothing done yet.

Originally reported trouble to local dealership and they advised me that the problem was not covered by warranty and that I should continue to replace lost oil and that it was not worth fixing because I would probably want to trade it in. Then when I schedualed to have it fixed, about 9 months later, they advised me that they would have never told me that and that it was covered under warrenty. By that time of coarse I was out of milage warrenty. I went ahead and sent it in to have the head gasket repared or replaced whatever needed to be done. They told me at that time that there was a national back order on the part so I did not recieve my vehicle back for over a month. Then when I did get it back I noticed that it was still leaking oil so I called imediately. It took them 2 weeks to get it back in only to tell me what I already new that the head gasket was leaking and it need to be replaced. I called them ever day to check on the progress and what they finally told me was that there was a redesign on the gaskets because the original one had a defect but there was no recall on them and that the first one that they replaced was still the old design so they would replace it at no charge with the new design but when I finally got my car back it was still leaking! so far I am out of over a $1000. 00 in repair and that is not even counting the cost of rental cars.

Head gasket leaking oil. Dealership recommended replacement to avoid future deterioration. Head gasket was replaced.