1997 Plymouth Breeze Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Replaced the head gasket. 5 days later engine caught fire. Private mechanic checked out what happened. He concluded that it was caused by the fuel line leakage or the wiring harness”
NHTSA complaint #10005226, filed 2003-02, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Plymouth Breeze. While placing fuel into the vehicle, the filler tube fell to the ground. Gasoline began leaking out all over the ground. The vehicle has not yet been inspected or diagnosed by a mechanic. The contact believes there was a hole or rust in the gasoline tank filler tube. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 10/06/09. Updated 10/06/09”
NHTSA complaint #10276317, filed 2009-07, 120,000 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #722910, filed 2000-05“Cannot properly fill gas tank on car - everytime I go to get gas, the pump shuts off and the tank will not accept gas - it has run down the side o car many times, spilling onto attendents and myself. Dealer said no coverage under warranty - car is a piece of crap.”
NHTSA complaint #708830, filed 1999-07“Consumer is concerned about head restraints, he stated they are virtually useless, if he was rear-ended his head would have to go back almost 90 degrees before contacting the headrest.”
NHTSA complaint #785887, filed 2002-02Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze
83 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Plymouth Breeze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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