Ongoing oil leak since purchased. Fuel pump went out. Was told rear main seal was going out of car. Oil getting in radiator, mech. Said head gaskets were bad. Timing belt broke while driving 65mph, causing piston to bend valve. Front brakes have always squeaked when releasing, and has always rattled behind front wheels when going over bumps. What a lemon!! problems since purchased! alot of people have problems with these! there should be recall on these due to head gasket problems! I expected to have problems, but not this soon! problems started soon after purchase, and dealer kept telling me nothing was wrong with it! that's why I bought a newer model car! my klunker ran better than this and with less problems! I will definitely think twice before buying another Chrysler product, especially after reading about all the problems with head gaskets that seem to be getting ignored!!

- Drumright, OK, USA

A mechanic warned consumer of an oil leak, the reason was because of a head gasket leak.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

Head gasket on this car have been replaced 3 times, this has to be a defect as I see alot of other people have had the same problem.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

Head gasket blewout, causing oil to leak onto engine. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

- Woodlyn, PA, USA

Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure which caused coolant leakage/ engine overheating, etc. Vehicle taken to independent shop. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Radiator failed.

- Esconvido, CA, USA

Head gasket replaced November 1999 due to failure resulting in leakage, one year later November 2000 engine leaking again due to the rear mail oil seal.

- Columbia S, OH, USA

Head gasket blew after warranty expired.

- Farminton Hills, MI, USA

The head gasket and cam seal have been replaced numerous times. Other problems include steering, tire wear, brake wear.

- Sanbornville, NH, USA

It's unbelievable that a 4 year old car would have the head gasket go out. Luckily, the dealer was able to fix it without the need for a new engine. But it still cost $1051 to have the car fixed. I've heard that other Breezes have had the same problem. I am very unhappy about the whole thing.

- Denver, CO, USA

Engine head gasket blew. Nlm

- Washington, DC, USA

Head gask. Repl. 3X in 3 years. A class action suit is in order. No satisfaction from Chrysler Corp. Head gasket #4 is being put on now.

- Northfield, OH, USA

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.

- Seminole, OK, USA

Oil is leaking from engine head gasket for the second time. The first time it was repaired by dealer.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

Rack and pinion failure, head gasket failure

- Lakewood, OH, USA

Vehicle was parked in driveway when owner noticed leaking from under vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed the leakage was either from the head gaskets or the cam sensor.

- Plant City, FL, USA

Head gasket blown, oil leaking into coolant. Oil leakinging out of engine !! strong oil oder in side vehicle. Button that engages air cond... failed. Ps..... how many headgasket does it take there must be 50 + in NHTSA's record alone '96'97'98 "????"

- Prosser, WA, USA

Consumer took vehicle in to see why vehicle was leaking oil. Dealer found that head gaskets had blown. Now oil is in the radiator. New head gaskets have been upgraded 2-3 times.

- Prosser, WA, USA

Vehicle experienced oil leakages and smoke coming from the hood. Vehicle taken to dealer shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Repairs being made at consumer's cost.

- Chestertown, MD, USA

Past hx:air condioning compressor/rackinpinion steering/head gasket and fuel pump malfunctioned.

- Bristow, VA, USA

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?

- Lebanon, PA, USA