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Common Plymouth Breeze problems
The Plymouth Breeze, produced from 1996 to 2000, was a midsize sedan that was part of the Chrysler LH platform, which also included the Chrysler Cirrus and Dodge Stratus. Despite being a relatively new car, the Breeze had several common problems that were often reported by its owners.
One of the most common problems with the Plymouth Breeze was the heater system. According to a Curbside Classic article, the heater in the Breeze would only work at full blast, leading to an endless cycle of heat on, heat off, and windows down during cold weather. This issue could be caused by a faulty heater core, a damaged blend door actuator, or a malfunctioning thermostat.
Another problem with the Breeze was the engine and transmission. The Breeze was available in four-cylinder form only, with a 2.0L engine shared with the Neons. However, the Dodge and Chrysler models got the bigger 2.4L four.
The interior of the Breeze was also prone to problems. The dashboard and door panels were known to crack and fade, especially in hot climates.
The Breeze was also known for having electrical issues. The fuses in the Breeze were prone to blowing, especially the fuse for the powertrain control module (PCM) and the alternator. This issue could be caused by a faulty PCM, a bad alternator, or a wiring problem.
Finally, the Breeze was known for having issues with the suspension and steering. The Breeze had a tendency to pull to one side while driving, which could be caused by a misaligned suspension or a malfunctioning steering system. This issue could also be caused by uneven tire wear or a damaged wheel bearing.
In conclusion, the Plymouth Breeze had several common problems that were often reported by its owners. These issues included a faulty heater system, underpowered engine and transmission, poor interior quality, electrical problems, and suspension and steering issues. Despite these problems, the Breeze was a popular car during its production run, and many of them can still be seen on the road today.
What year did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
The Plymouth Breeze was an entry-level midsize sedan produced from 1996 to 2000.
What make is a Plymouth Breeze?
Breeze is a member of the compact Chrysler Cirrus/Dodge Stratus family at Chrysler. Cirrus is the luxury car, Stratus the performance car and Breeze (what a wonderful name) the economy car.
Why did Plymouth get discontinued?
By the 1990s, Plymouth had lost much of its identity, as its models continued to overlap in features and prices with its sister brands, Dodge and Eagle. Chrysler attempted to remedy this by repositioning Plymouth to its traditional target market as the automaker's entry-level brand.
Why did Plymouth go out of business?
The demise of Plymouth was due to lackluster cars that were similar to other models offered by other brands in the group, although Chrysler Group had a few tricks up their sleeves with the new PT Cruiser being planned to revive the Plymouth brand.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Plymouth Breeze years
We have researched Plymouth problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Plymouth Breeze cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Plymouth Breeze model years:
- Plymouth Breeze 1996
- Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Plymouth Breeze 1997
- Plymouth Breeze 1999
- Plymouth Breeze 2000
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Plymouth Breeze model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Plymouth Breeze years
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Plymouth Breeze car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Plymouth Breeze , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Plymouth Breeze vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Breeze model years
A total of 63 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Breeze model years
There were a total of 68 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Breeze model years
There were a total of 60 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Breeze model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 717 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Plymouth Breeze . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Plymouth Breeze vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-12-16
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X3WN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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.
Plymouth Breeze 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-09
- Date Complaint: 2018-03-30
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C7VN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL AND OTHER RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-22
- Date Complaint: 2017-11-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X7WN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ON 11/22/2017 A FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BURNING TO A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. WAS TOWED AND KEPT BY THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR AFTER WE RELINQUISHED THE TITLE.
Plymouth Breeze 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-26
- Date Complaint: 2016-08-25
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6XN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: AS SAID AS A RECALL THE CONTROL ARM BUSTED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSE ME TO WRECK.
Plymouth Breeze 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-05
- Date Complaint: 2016-05-18
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X7XN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 60 TO 0 MPH BEFORE REGAINING POWER AND RETURNING TO NORMAL SPEED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHERE THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,434.
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-14
- Date Complaint: 2016-03-14
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X2WN
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK AND WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 216,000.
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-25
- Date Complaint: 2015-10-23
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND LIKE A "CLICKING NOISE" ANAD FEEL WHEN I AM TURNING TO THE RIGHT. WE JUST DID FRONT END ALIGNMENT, OUTER TIE RODS AND BRAKE SYSTEM. NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM CAN BE.
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-12
- Date Complaint: 2015-09-23
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C6WN
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE EQUIPPED WITH FALKEN SINCERA (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 195/70/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE BEAD WIRE BECAME UNRAVELED, CUT THROUGH THE BRAKES LINE, AND FRACTURED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
Plymouth Breeze 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-31
- Date Complaint: 2015-05-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46CXVN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM REAR WHEEL DRUM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR WHEEL CAUSING A FIRE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-25
- Date Complaint: 2014-11-03
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C3WN
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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. I STILL HAVE THE CRUNCH AND DON'T KNOW WHY. PLEASE HELP., PS: I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR HAVING PURCHASED IT NEW AT TUFANO MOTORS IN NEW BRITAIN, CT. *TR
Plymouth Breeze 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-14
- Date Complaint: 2014-10-14
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X8YN
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. *TR
Plymouth Breeze 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2014-10-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X4YN
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES, BATTERY, AND POWER STEERING CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,998.
Plymouth Breeze 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-17
- Date Complaint: 2014-10-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X4YN
- Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WE HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE THOUGHT IT WAS OIL LEAKING. WE STOPPED AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DIDN'T FIND ANY OIL BUT THERE WAS SOME POWER STEERING FLUID ON HIS HAND. HE THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WE COULD MAKE IT TO OUR DESTINATION WHERE HE WOULD TRY TO FIX IT. WHEN WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION, THE CAR WAS SMOKING SOME. I PARKED IN ONE LOCATION, BUT THEN DECIDED TO PARK IN ANOTHER. AS I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL TO PARK IN THE OTHER LOCATION, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I COMPLETED PARKING, THE SMOKE GOT HEAVIER AND HEAVIER UNTIL FLAMES BEGAN TO APPEAR BY THE WINDSHIELD FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND YOU COULD SMELL RUBBER BURNING. WE IMMEDIATELY EXISTED THE CAR. MY HUSBAND OPENED THE HOOD A LITTLE TO TRY TO STOP THE FIRE FROM SPREADING. EVENTUALLY HE PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH WATER. MOST OF THE WIRING AND HOSES NEAR THE POWER STEERING AREA WERE BURNT OR DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE UNTIL WE COULD BUY ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE DESTROYED IN THE FIRE.
Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-05
- Date Complaint: 2013-04-27
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL ON THE BACK SIDE OF HEAD AROUND THE HEAD GASKET FOR YEARS, FOUND OUT THAT MANY HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.... ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN I REMOVE THE NUMBER ONE SPARK PLUG THAT IT HAS OIL ALL OVER IT AS WELL... *TR
Plymouth Breeze 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-25
- Date Complaint: 2013-01-28
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X7YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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. THEY ALSO GAVE ME THE NAME OF THE OWNER, WHICH IS NOT ME. MY CAR WAS NEVER SERVICED IN COTTONWOOD, AZ. AT THE TIME THAT WAS 2 HOURS FROM WHERE I LIVED. I OPENED A CASE WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER WHO INSTRUCTED ME TO CONTACT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT SECURITY DODGE. THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS FAR FROM HELPFUL OR INTERESTED IN THE CONFUSION WITH THIS SITUATION. I HAVE JUST READ ALL OF THE INCIDENTS OF FIRE RESULTING FROM THIS HOSE AND I NEED HELP IN GETTING THIS RECTIFIED. IT APPEARS THERE MUST BE A CLERICAL ERROR WITH MY VIN NUMBER IN THEIR SYSTEM. I FEEL THIS IS BACKED UP BY THE FACT THEY GAVE ME THE INCORRECT NAME OF THE OWNER AS WELL. I AM NOW VERY FEARFUL TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I NEVER HAD THIS RECALL REPAIR MADE IN COTTONWOOD, AZ IN 2007 OR AT ANY OTHER TIME. CAN YOU ASSIST ME IN GETTING THIS RECTIFIED? *TR
Latest 5 recalls Plymouth Breeze
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 41 recalls for different components of the Plymouth Breeze.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Plymouth Breeze 1996
- Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
- Model: Plymouth Breeze 1999
- Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
- Model: Plymouth Breeze 1998
- Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
- Model: Plymouth Breeze 1997
- Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
- Model: Plymouth Breeze 2000
- Report Received Date: 2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Latest negative Plymouth Breeze car reviews
Latest positive Plymouth Breeze car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1997
I absolutely adore my Plymouth Breeze! I've been driving it for a year and a half now, and it has been an absolute dream. When I bought it, it had around 120,000 miles on it, but it has never given me any trouble whatsoever. I've never had to deal with an oil leak or any gasket issues. It's true that it doesn't pick up speed very quickly, and the cup holders are a bit strange, but those are minor issues. The A/C compressor did go out, but that's to be expected with an older car. Despite all of this, it's still going strong with over 146,000 miles on it!
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Vehicle year: 1996
I'm so glad I decided to order my Breeze directly from the factory. I was able to get the exact color I wanted (light iris) and opted for the manual transmission, which has been an absolute joy to drive. Even after 6 years, it's still a reliable and fun car to drive. I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious interior, which is much roomier than you would expect from a car of this size. I purposely kept the options to a minimum due to past issues with electric windows/locks in my previous car. Unfortunately, the manual transmission didn't come with cruise control, which I missed on a few long road trips.
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Vehicle year: 1997
My Breeze has been such a great car! It's been really reliable and affordable, and I've only had to take it in for routine maintenance. Plus, I paid it off years ago so no more car payments! I'm planning on keeping it until at least 2005. It's got a really spacious design, so it can easily fit 4 adult males comfortably on a 5-hour one-way business trip.
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Vehicle year: 2000
The Plymouth Breeze is a great car for those who want to save on gas without sacrificing comfort and space. It's also very reliable, requiring only regular maintenance. The only issue I've had is with the clear coat on the paint job, which seems to be a common problem for this year's model.
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Vehicle year: 2000
This vehicle has been both fun to drive and very reliable!
Are you having problems with your Plymouth Breeze?
Joesph McClure 2025-08-18
Vehicle year: 1998
I've owned my 98 Breeze with 227k for a year now, after purchasing it for $1200. Although I've encountered some issues, such as a bad master cylinder, a broken power steering hose, and common maintenance like replacing 2 wheel bearings and control arms, the car has been reliable and gets me where I need to go with good mpg (25-27). The handling is good, especially in the winter, and it cruises well down the freeway. The only major issue I've experienced is with the transmission. On hot summer days, after 30 minutes of highway driving, the car will lurch, rev to 3500 rpm, and go into limp mode. Despite this, I still find the Plymouth Breeze to be a solid and reliable car. The interior could be improved with larger cup holders and better insulation to reduce noise, but overall it's a great car.
Jessie Grimes 2025-08-11
Vehicle year: 1997
Sorry to hear that you've been experiencing issues with reliability and frequent trips to the shop.
Alfonso Mertz 2025-08-09
Vehicle year: 2000
I hope I have enough space. Within the last 4 months, I have had to repair the rear brake hoses which involved replacing the rear brakes, the r/r speed sensor, the blown head gaskets, the blower resistor, the cracked exhaust manifold, the RPM sensor, and the serpentine belt (which has been replaced twice). Unfortunately, the majority of these repairs have been very expensive. As a result, I am quite disappointed in this car and in Plymouth (who I once cherished).
Carmine Moore 2025-08-03
Vehicle year: 1997
I bought this car back in February 2008 and I have never regretted it. The best part was that I could afford it and pay cash. It had 130K miles on it when I bought it, but over the past two and a half years, it has given me very few problems. The only issue was that the original owner never replaced the timing belt and water pump, which was a mere $500 job. Other than that, I have only had to do oil changes, replace tires, plugs, and wires, all of which I did myself. Recently, I had to replace the passenger side lower ball joint, but it only cost me $140 for parts and labor. Although I am now looking for a newer, faster, and 5-speed car, I would definitely recommend this car to anyone!
Emmett Walter 2025-08-02
Vehicle year: 1998
My mom bought a car for my sister and me as our first car. Unfortunately, it hasn't been very reliable and I've had to deal with a lot of repairs. It's frustrating to have to worry about it breaking down every few months, especially during the cold Minnesota winters. I mainly use it to commute to work, but even that can be a challenge with all the issues it has had. Despite all the problems, I'm grateful to have a car and try to stay positive. I'm hoping to save up for a more reliable one in the future.