1998 Plymouth Breeze Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 10% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Towards the end of july 2014, the front end started making crunching noises when driving at low speeds, turning and or coming to a stop. I also noticed play in the steering. When I took the car for its oil change on august 19, 2014, the shop informed me that the tie rods were loose and both outer tie rods needed to be replaced. This was done on september 25, 2014, at a cost of $511.70, which included a wheel alignment. At that time the shop recommended I replace my brakes which I did on october 31, 2014. The shop suggested that I get another wheel alignment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652071, filed 2014-11, 80,000 miles“I have noticed that a white smoke has been coming from under the hood, noticeably when the car is turned off, or when I am stopped. I have looked under the hood, and it seems to be coming from behind the engine, on the drivers side. I did replace the valve cover casket, and I thought that was the issue, and cleaned the engine. However, it is still occurring... I notice saturation on the two lines running behind the engines, but not sure if it a crack in the cylinder head. However, I am not loosing oil nor antifreeze. Also, they are not mixing in the engine. It is just happening there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414885, filed 2011-07, 131,000 miles“Smoke coming from engine compartment. Source of smoke determined to be from power steering fluid leaking from high pressure hose onto exhaust manifold. Defect has been identified in NHTSA action no. Pe05036 for this model of car (1998 Plymouth Breeze, 2.4l engine), however, the resulting recall (06v001000) did not include this year model. The recall should be expanded to additional year models identified in NHTSA action no. Pe05036 or the manufacturer (daimlerchrysler corp) should replace hose determined to be leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10228283, filed 2008-05, 108,000 miles“The steering column locked up which caused the consumer to strike a guard rail. The vehicle was towed home and is now in her garage. A recall was received two days later for the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10083466, filed 2004-07, 99,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
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