Plymouth Breeze Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 666 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Plymouth Breeze (1996–2000) that have at least 5 complaints. 1996 has the most, with 182. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (281 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Breeze model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38 | 100,000 | 5 | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 117 | 73,500 | 3 | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 174 | 79,500 | 3 | 11 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 155 | 73,000 | 4 | 9 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 182 | 72,600 | 6 | 8 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling281 41%
- Steering84 12%
- Transmission and drivetrain81 12%
- Brakes71 10%
- Electrical system54 7.9%
- Air bags44 6.4%
- Suspension39 5.7%
- Fuel system31 4.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “Visible white smoke coming from engine compartment. Damaged power steering pressure line was found after diagnostic care was provided. Checked for other known issues, found recall # 06v001000 describing my exact issue and falling under similar model of car, however my car does not qualify for that recall and all recalls have been completed on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11289359, filed 2019-12, 125,000 miles2000: “Car owner reported fuel smell. We investigated and found the exhaust system had failed at the aft muffler exit to pipe, welded joint. This caused the fuel tank to melt and leak fuel. The heat shield was installed but the melting occurred over the top of the shield. We have photographs of the damage available. We will preserve the fuel tank for any investigation through 12/31/2014. If we have not heard from you we will discard it.”
NHTSA complaint #10644571, filed 2014-10, 112,817 miles1997: “I am having trouble with my 1997 Plymouth Breeze, I took it to a repair shop and was told that it is the head gasket. I need to know if there is any kind of recall due to this problem. I was told from the repair shop that it is very common for these kind of vehicles to have this problem. Please advise me if there is anything I can do. Thank you for your cooperation.”
NHTSA complaint #10005509, filed 2003-02, 92,000 milesOther Plymouth models
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110 complaintsPlymouth Prowler
56 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology