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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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No Data
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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116
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Average
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Collision Index
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94
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Average
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Theft Index
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75
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,315,768
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V021000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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90,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V074000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
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Description:
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Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position. If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied. Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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151,800
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V075000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER
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Description:
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THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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219,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V095000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut. If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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599,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V201000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 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 is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
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This 1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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7 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is free during basic coverage. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels, inner panels are covered under corrosion for 3 years only. Brakes, wiper blades, and clutch discs are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.
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This 1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Affordable and pleasing cab-forward design.
By Helen V. Hutchings, NewCarTestDrive.com
Plymouth is particularly proud of its new "Plymouth Place" displays in shopping malls. These displays make it easy for the consumer to closely inspect the Breeze and other Plymouth models as well as personalize their choice on the interactive computer that is part of the display. That way the consumer can focus on the test drive and financial transaction when visiting the dealership.Plymouth has packed a lot of creature features into a spacious and competent car for a very reasonable dollar. Purchasers needn't be overly hesitiant to shop or buy the Breeze even though it is a brand new car. Chrysler/Plymouth engineers were able to apply experiences from predecessors Neon, Stratus and Cirrus to the benefit of Breeze design and construction. If economical in purchase and operation in a package that offers more useable passenger and storage space than many competitors is important; the Breeze is clearly worth taking for a test drive. |
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Overview:
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Plymouth produced its first motorcar in 1928. The engine in that first Plymouth had 4-cylinders that generated 45 horsepower. Plymouth's newest offering, the 1996 Breeze, also has a 4-cylinder engine, but with all we now know about engineering the internal combustion engine, the Breeze engine produces 132 horsepower. Since its inception, the Plymouth brand has been dedicated to meeting the need for affordable, solid transportation, with some personality and spunk to make it attractive to the young couple or growing family. The Breeze is the newest offering and is priced between the Neon, which is badged by parent Chrysler Corporation with both Dodge and Plymouth brands, and sister "cloud" cars, the Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Cirrus. The Breeze is constructed on the same chassis or platform as Stratus and Cirrus--no coupes here--and is powered by the same engine as Neon--coupes and sedans offered here. This amalgamation promises to be a happy one.
Read the complete
1996 Plymouth Breeze review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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