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Plymouth BreezeModel year report

2000 Plymouth Breeze Problems

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze. The part named most often is steering, with 16 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine cooling (7) and fuel system (5). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 4% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 22 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hose, piping, and connections filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “On 1/25/13 I had some minor repair work done on my vehicle. My mechanic informed me that I had a leak in my power steering hose. He also informed me of a recall that had been issued in 2006 #06v001000. I never received notice of this recall. I have owned the vehicle since 2004, and am in possession of the title that verifies that. I called my local dealer, security dodge on long island, ny to discuss the matter. I was informed by their service department that my vehicle did not show any open recalls. They told me this recall was remedied in 2007 in cottonwood, az. …”

NHTSA complaint #10494937, filed 2013-01, 132,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I was driving my car, and suddenly the car started to slow down and stop. I checked every thing and everything it was ok, water and oil. And couple month before this happen I receive a recall letter saying some thing was wrong with those type of cars.”

NHTSA complaint #10243948, filed 2008-09, 86,000 miles

Fuel system: “Car owner reported fuel smell. We investigated and found the exhaust system had failed at the aft muffler exit to pipe, welded joint. This caused the fuel tank to melt and leak fuel. The heat shield was installed but the melting occurred over the top of the shield. We have photographs of the damage available. We will preserve the fuel tank for any investigation through 12/31/2014. If we have not heard from you we will discard it.”

NHTSA complaint #10644571, filed 2014-10, 112,817 miles

Electrical system: “Parked car turned off ignition walked about 20 feet away and there was smoke coming from under the hood when I got closer I saw the flames. My engine caught fire when it was not running. Total loss. Reported to police but only the fire department showed up.”

NHTSA complaint #10131467, filed 2005-08, 104,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

4% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 86,000 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–254%25–5013%50–7525%75–10054%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Breeze · sedan not rated3 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Plymouth Breeze version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Breeze FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual233427$2,500
Breeze FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192722$3,050
Breeze FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172620$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Plymouth Breeze

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200038100,0005—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199911773,5003—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199817479,5003—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199715573,0004—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199618272,6006—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Plymouth Breeze model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Plymouth Breeze have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Plymouth Breeze is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 16 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 7.

Has the 2000 Plymouth Breeze been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Plymouth Breeze get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Plymouth Breeze (Breeze, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Plymouth Breeze reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 86,000 and 120,000 miles; 4% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.