1999 Plymouth Breeze Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 25%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Plymouth Breeze, 25% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Plymouth Breeze completely shut down as I was driving it. My daughter was in the car with me and we both could have gotten seriously hurt. Also, I just spent $700 on a blown head gasket. Something really needs to be done about these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10155893, filed 2006-04, 58,002 miles“It seems as though everyone that owns a Plymouth Breeze must replace a head gasket. I know this may not be a safety concern in general, but an environmental hazard is apparent. Considering the anti-freeze and oil that is dumped on the ground as a result of this defect. It is a very costly repair to make, and is very common among owners of these cars. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the sources to go through to address these problems. I am bringing it to you in hopes that you will investigate this defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138188, filed 2005-09, 126,000 miles“My son, richard scott bradley, owns a 2000 dodge stratus. A second son, robert brian bradley, owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. I own a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. My two sons and I have each had a cooling system failure, and have been told that it will cost approximately $1200 to repair the malfunction. It seems more than coincidence that each of us would experience similar defects in the vehicles' air conditioning systems. In the not so distant future, each one of us will be in the market for a new car. In all due respect, I am open to your suggestions.”
NHTSA complaint #10086092, filed 2004-08, 47,000 miles“Radio expired before warranty july 2000--no replacement by chrysler transmission sensors at 52,000 april 2001-- no replacement or help of any kind from chrysler, head gasket now at 76,000, january 2003 no help or replacement from chrysler, was told not their problem since warranty expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10000817, filed 2003-01, 76,000 miles“Head gasket blown. Estimates range from $700 to $1500 to repair. This seems to be a common problem with this make and model of vehicle, both Plymouth and dodge from other complaints on this web site and repair shops. Is there a recall or any help to repair from chrysler?”
NHTSA complaint #10010473, filed 2003-03, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Plymouth Breeze
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Plymouth Breeze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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