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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1998 Plymouth Breeze Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 174 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 3% of the 174 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Heard a squeaking noise coming from the front end, also could be felt in the steering wheel. Dealer said it was the sway bar links and ball joint, could result in control lost. To no avail these repairs did not solve the problem. Second opion said it was the steering rack. Replace right side mirror.”

NHTSA complaint #9005095, filed 2002-01

“Complete interior windows fog up and frost over, while defroster is running at full. This creates a hazard, in that, the driver can no longer see out of the side or rear windows. This has happened whenever the temperature goes below 32 degrees f. I iappreciate you looking into this inquiry.”

NHTSA complaint #701972, filed 1999-01

“Oil leaking from head gasket, was discovered during inspection of shifter cable which wasnt installed properly after replacement due to a recall. The extended warranty had ran out the day before it was noticed, although it had apparently been leaking for awhile. Cruise control quit working, when you depress the button to turn it on, the light comes on but the speed cannot be set and after a few tries the light will go out and you cannot get it to come back on. …”

NHTSA complaint #768375, filed 2002-10

“This vehicle was sitting in the driveway- not running. We went outside, and saw the rear window completely shattered with a hole on the drivers side measuring about 2 inches long. It appeared that it originated from the inside - as if the vehicle imploded. This is because the break in the glass was pointed upward (from the inside out). It did not appear to be weather related as the windows were open about 1-inch and the outside temp. Was 78 degrees and sunny. …”

NHTSA complaint #745977, filed 2001-05

“*inter locking system.shift button doesn't always lock in gear.found out that button was installed upside down and backwards. They turned it around and adjusted the linkage. *both front window runs were installed wrong.water poured through them.window runners had to be ordered and installed three times. *window cranks on both front doors were installed wrong. Replaced them. *parking brake button popped out.the lever assembly was replaced.still having problems. *drivers door won't stay adjusted.had door adjusted along with sriker. Door still won't stay adjusted. …”

NHTSA complaint #700084, filed 1998-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199943%
199853%
199732%
199663%

Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze

Engine cooling
67 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
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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