1997 Plymouth Breeze Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, 7% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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.). …”
NHTSA complaint #10010789, filed 2003-03, 40,000 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.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10052877, filed 2004-01, 60,000 miles“Dt: caller received a recall letter concerning trans axle floor shifter ignition/ park interlock. She took vehicle to dealer, and they claimed they fixed it, but they did not give her an invoice. Once she put super glue on the shifter, and after they fixed it, she noticed that the place where she glued it was still there. Manufacturer had not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10132076, filed 2005-08, 165,000 miles“Complaint of not being notified of the recall alert for the power train:transmission:automatic:interlock system. The NHTSA campaign number:98v183000. I was made aware of the recall when I was on the inernet. Looking for the blue book value for resale. Please tell me what I should do now. I have noticesd the sliggishness of the car. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #740717, filed 2001-02“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 2000-05Related recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key…Covers: Plymouth Breeze 1996–1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
- 98V183000Aug 6, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the…Covers: Plymouth Breeze 1996–1998, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1998, Dodge Stratus 1995–1998 +1 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Breeze
83 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
7 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology