1996 Plymouth Breeze review from North America
"Excellent cars for the junk yard"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was an apparent oil leak when I purchased the car which persists to this day.
I have had to replace the spark plugs 3 times within a year.
The headlights have become a cloudy yellow color.
I had to replace the transmission at only 100,000 miles.
I had to replace over 6 different sensors in order to pass an emissions test for a cost of $1400.
When I turn the air on it makes aloud rattling noise and sounds as if the car is going to fall apart.
When the car comes to a stop, it makes a lot rattling noise, supposedly the catalytic converter.
The car had good pickup when I initially purchased it, but that deteriorated rapidly.
When I reach speeds of 70 MPH or higher there is this vibrating feeling in the car. It feels like I am shaking to death.
I have had the head gasket replaced twice at 45,000 miles and 102,000 miles and I still have a small oil leak.
The belts make a loud squealing noise when in park or when the car is stopped.
The radio mysteriously stopped working one day, and a week later it was fully functional. I suppose there's now some type of electrical problem going on.
I have had to have 3 major brake jobs totaling over $1800. The steering wheel still shakes when I come to a stop.
The electronic odometer works when it feels the need to.
General comments?
This car is very stylish with it's cab forward design.
Chrysler knew this car was a piece of junk and yet they still put it on the market.
I have never had a car that needed so much work done, from month to month.
I have spent an additional $5500 just to keep this car running.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2003 |

