NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
126,250 miles

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1997 Plymouth Breeze transmission problems

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1997 Plymouth Breeze Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 122008

Breeze

  • 910,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My automatic transmission shifter easily pops out of drive.there is no lock to hold it in drive. Not sure if it was made this way "???" you can hit if forward and it could go in to reverse im sure.

- Yalesville, CT, USA

problem #7

May 082003

Breeze 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Good evening, I wanted to obtain more information about the class action suit against Chrysler. I have a 97 Plymouth Breeze that has had a head and a transmission replaced at 2 separate times. The head was replaced because of head gasket and the transmission after if overheated on highway use (5, 2003), got stuck 200+ miles away from home. Finally I sent my last payment last month but to my surprise my transmission is acting up again and the only services I get from the shop is for my to drive to them (200 miles away). Other issues brakes do not last and suspension is on the fritz.. thank you daniel rodriguez rbdaniel@bellsouth.net miami,

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #6

Mar 142003

Breeze 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
I noticed a whining noise coming from the front end of my 1997 Plymouth Breeze from a minimum speed of 25 mph and more. The vehicle experienced a noise in the automatic transmission when shifting into reverse and drive. My Breeze only has 40,000 miles on it. I took it to a local transmission shop for further diagnosis and they found that a retaining snap ring had broken loose and caused damage to the transmission (metal contamination, etc.). the cost to remove and reinstall the transmission, diagnosis, replacing the torque converter, and replacing the clutch discs and fluid will cost me about $2100. Is this a normal thing to happen on a vehicle with only 40,000 miles" is there any other noted complaints or recalls that would help rectify this happening to other consumers" I believe Chrysler should stand behind their products and now they offer a 7 yr/70,000 mile power train warranty, but this doesn't help me as that did not exist back on the 1997 model year. I believe I caught this problem early, but could have caused a lot more damage or even a crash, etc.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #5

Apr 162001

Breeze

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving automatic transmission would slip intermittently before engaging. Dealer notified and informed consumer that it was the characteristic of that vehicle and that there were no corrections for problem. Dealer finally corrected problem by replacinhg the manual valve sensor and cleaning the sticking valves, consumer is satisfied with repairs.

- Menasha, WI, USA

problem #4

Jan 072001

Breeze

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission prematurely failed at 45,000 miles while driving which could have caused a crash. Consumer was having transmission completely replaced at own cost. Consumer wants to be reimbursed cost of transmission replacement.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #3

Aug 152000

Breeze

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing problem with tie rod and ball joint failures. Dealer had replaced both tie rod and ball joint three times each, and problem appeared to be reoccurring. Dealership denied recall 97V201 stating that all parts were okay, the initial problem was an ongoing front end noise and vibration. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Vehicle also experiencing an oil leaking problem, the head gasket has been replaced 4 times. A chipped drive chain caused motor vibration.

- Kiel, WI, USA

problem #2

Jun 032000

Breeze

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on freeway at about 60mph, vehicle decelerated to 20 mph. Consumer felt it was a transmission problem. Also, engine check light came on.

- Lexington, OH, USA

problem #1

Mar 152000

Breeze

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
We hav ehad numerous problems with our vehicle. We have had starters, transmission modules, fuel pumps, head gaskets, and a leak detection pump replaced so far. All Chrysler can say about this is that your out of luck. The dealership threatened to use force to beat me up (pat terhar teh GM at the dealership) all I want is Chrysler to take responsibility for the number of problems I have had, instead they keep changing me hundreds of dollars for repairs. My understanding is that there are numerous cars with similar problems as I have had. Please investigate. I am running out of steam. Thanks!)( dot number: )

- Elko, MN, USA

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