1996 Plymouth Breeze

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1996 Plymouth Breeze
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:52:30.165Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Breeze Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 182 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1997 1998: 174 complaints 1998 1999: 117 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1996: 182 complaints
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YearComplaints
19950
1996182
1997155
1998174
1999117
200038
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 36%

36% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 66 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 35MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970915

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A BUICK STATION WAGON AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970521

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960610 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 96V075000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960708 — service brakes, hydraulic

CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.

Campaign 96V074000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970714 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.

Campaign 97V095000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19971215 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT I

Campaign 97V201000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981026 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.

Campaign 98V183000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO AL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061006 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLE

Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.

Campaign 06E088000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DA

Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.

Campaign 06E091000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091109 — suspension

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINI

Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

Campaign 09E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110128 — suspension

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Campaign 10E059000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Plymouth Breeze — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V075000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V074000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V095000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V201000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V183000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E088000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E091000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E059000 (suspension) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1996 Plymouth Breeze reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Plymouth Breeze have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.