1998 Plymouth Breeze Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 13%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 13% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was taken in for recall for ignition interlock, and was not repaired correctly. Told the service advisor the ignition interlock was inoperative. They installed the incorrect part, when according to the recall, if the interlock was inoperative, the shifter was to be replaced. They did not install the shifter, rather they installed the load limiting pushrod which did not remedy the failure of the interlock.”
NHTSA complaint #10333985, filed 2010-06, 197,052 miles“Consumer complained about a gear shift problem. This problem prevented the driver from removing the key from the ignition. A recall was issued on this make/model/year, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10050356, filed 2003-12, 176,000 miles“Check engine light came on, p0700 & p0725 codes. There are related to transaxle problems. Transmission will, after about 30 miles of freeway driving, jerk slightly, then check engine light will come on. Transmission then shifts poorly, jerks and slams on down and up shifts. Trans will then go into limp mode, limiting speed to 45 MPH max. Researched the problem online, there are 1000's of similar transaxle problems reported. So far, have changed trans fluid, twice. Last time cost was $150+. Replaced input and output trans sensors, input replaced twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170424, filed 2006-10, 62,500 miles“Two weeks after recall repairs were performed for the floor shift ignition the part failed again. As a result, the consumer was unable to release the key from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10099315, filed 2004-12, 83,027 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Breeze. On 10-09-05 the car caught on fire and burned. It was parked in the driveway. The contact reported having no problems with the car prior to this incident. The fire department was called, and they said it was some type of electrical short that caused the fire. The police also responded. The fire originated from under the hood. The car was totaled. The contact had liability insurance on the car. The contact stated there was a recall concerning the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139440, filed 2005-10, 90,000 milesRelated 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 1998 Plymouth Breeze
67 complaintsSteering
18 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 Nov 1, 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