1998 Plymouth Breeze problems
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Common 1998 Plymouth Breeze problems
The Plymouth Breeze, manufactured in 1998, is known to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. This article will discuss these issues in detail.
- Engine Won't Start: Some owners of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze have reported that their car won't start. This issue can be caused by several factors, including a bad fuse, a broken wire, or a problem with the distributor cap. In one instance, a car owner reported that their car started for a few seconds and then shut off. They tried to restart the car, but it only turned over and did not crank fully. The car owner replaced the fuse and the distributor cap, but the car still did not start. They also found a small wire that was broken and replaced it, but the car still would not start. The car owner also reported getting codes P0141 and P0138, indicating a problem with the oxygen sensor.
- Factory Defect in Head Gasket: Some 1998 Plymouth Breeze owners have reported a factory defect in the head gasket that can cause it to go bad. This issue can lead to several problems, including overheating, leaking coolant, and reduced engine performance. If the head gasket goes bad, it can be expensive to replace, and it is recommended that buyers ensure that the car they are buying has had the head gasket replaced or that it has not gone bad.
- Rough Idle: Another common problem with the 1998 Plymouth Breeze is a rough idle. This issue can be caused by several factors, including a failing ignition coil. A failing ignition coil can create several symptoms, including a check engine light coming on, the engine running poorly or stalling, and increased emissions. Ignition coil replacement can help solve this issue.
- AC Fan Works, but Car Won't Crank: Some owners of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze have reported that their car's AC fan works, but the car won't crank. This issue can be caused by several factors, including a blown fuse or a problem with the starter motor. In one instance, a car owner reported that their car's AC fan worked, but the car would not crank. They checked all fuses and found that none were blown. The car owner also reported that the four-way flashers worked, indicating that the battery had plenty of power.
In conclusion, the 1998 Plymouth Breeze has several common problems based on complaints from its owners. These issues include failure in spark plug tube seals, engine won't start, factory defect in head gasket, rough idle, and AC fan works, but car won't crank. Owners of this car should be aware of these issues and take appropriate action to address them.
What year did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
2000: The mid-sized Breeze ended production. This was also the last year for the Voyager minivan as a Plymouth.
How much does a 1998 Breeze Plymouth weigh?
2,931 lbs1998 Plymouth Breeze / Curb weight
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
2931 lbs.
Why was Plymouth discontinued?
Plymouth (1928-2001): Once a well-known brand under the Chrysler umbrella, Plymouth was discontinued due to overlapping models and declining sales. Oldsmobile (1897-2004): Established in 1897, Oldsmobile faced declining sales and was eventually phased out by General Motors to streamline its brand portfolio.
Why did Oldsmobile go out of business?
Why did they stop making Oldsmobile? General Motors (GM) stopped making the Oldsmobile due to overall mismanagement of the brand that resulted in Oldsmobile going from the #3 best-selling brand in the 1980s selling over a million units, to being an afterthought with consumers in the 1990s and early 2000s.
When did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
2000
2000: The mid-sized Breeze ended production. This was also the last year for the Voyager minivan as a Plymouth.
Why did Plymouth cars fail?
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.
Why did Plymouth stop?
It's all about the money. As staid as it may sound, the answer has nothing to do with corporate intrigue, malfeasance from competitors, or even cars so bad it killed the brand, even if the Plymouth Prowler didn't help much. Plymouth went the way of the dodo for one simple reason: Money.
What were the problems in Plymouth?
Many of the colonists fell ill. They were probably suffering from scurvy and pneumonia caused by a lack of shelter in the cold, wet weather. Although the Pilgrims were not starving, their sea-diet was very high in salt, which weakened their bodies on the long journey and during that first winter.
1998 Plymouth Breeze car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Plymouth Breeze problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Plymouth Breeze vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Plymouth Breeze
The NHTSA has received 183 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Plymouth Breeze. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Plymouth Breeze vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-01
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-22
- 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.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-14
- 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.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-25
- 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.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-12
- 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.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-25
- 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
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-05
- 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-19
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X5WN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 1 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL BEFORE CATCHING FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT THERE HAD BEEN NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-01
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C8WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS WAS BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,000.
STEERING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-15
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X1WN
- Components: STEERING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I HAVE NOTICED THAT A WHITE SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NOTICEABLY WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, OR WHEN I AM STOPPED. I HAVE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I DID REPLACE THE VALVE COVER CASKET, AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE ISSUE, AND CLEANED THE ENGINE. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL OCCURRING... I NOTICE SATURATION ON THE TWO LINES RUNNING BEHIND THE ENGINES, BUT NOT SURE IF IT A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. HOWEVER, I AM NOT LOOSING OIL NOR ANTIFREEZE. ALSO, THEY ARE NOT MIXING IN THE ENGINE. IT IS JUST HAPPENING THERE. I DID FIND ON FORUMS AND ON NHTSA THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 1999-2000 MODEL YEAR FOR THE STRATUS/BREEZE/CIRRUS WITH A 2.4 LTR ENGINE, AND THAT IT IS MOST LIKELY THE HIGH PRESSURE RETURN LINE FOR THE POWER STEERING. I HAVE NOT YET CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL IN THE P/S. I HAVE HEARD THAT OTHER CARS HAVE CAUGHT FIRE, AND THAT P/S FLUID IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE... I CALLED DAIMLERCHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THAT WITH MY VIN ITS NOT COVERED UNDER SAID RECALL, AND THE 2 RECALLS ON THE CAR HAVE ALREADY BEEN ADDRESSED. 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, BASE SDN 2.4L 4CYL ENGINE VIN: [XXX] OWNER(SELF): [XXX] PLEASE NOTE WHAT I'VE FOUND: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V001000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE05036 SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK. ALSO, FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/1998/PLYMOUTH/BREEZE/10228283.ASPX SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE OF SMOKE DETERMINED TO BE FROM POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEFECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA ACTION NO. PE05036 FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR (1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, 2.4L ENGINE), HOWEVER, THE RESULTING RECALL (06V001000) DID NOT INCLUDE THIS YEAR MODEL. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO ADDITIONAL YEAR MODELS IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA ACTION NO. PE05036 OR THE MANUFACTURER.... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-05
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C0WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE WITH A 2.0 LITER MOTOR. I HAVE ONLY 6000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I DRIVE VERY LITTLE WITH IT. I AM 81 YEARS OLD AND DONT DO MUCH DRIVING ANY MORE. I RECENTLY FOUND MOTOR OIL IN MY WATER INSIDE MY RADIATOR. *TR I WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THAT MY HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. THEY TOLD ME THAT ANY MOTOR BETWEEN 1995-2005 HAD DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS AND THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAD CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BY INTRODUCING A NEW REVISED VERSION ON THE HEAD GASKET ...THICKER, MORE DURABLE! ANYWAY THE DEALERSHIP NEW ABOUT IT AS DID MANY PERSONS ON THE INTERNET THAT OWNED THESE VEHICLES FROM THE YEARS THAT I SPECIFIED. SO I CALLED CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND TYLER ASKED ME FOR THE VIN NUMBER TO MY VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THAT I HAD 2 RECALLS ON IT BUT THEY KNEW NOTHING OF A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WITH THE YEARS I SPECIFIED AND WOULD NOT OPT TO FIX IT FOR ME OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT FACT. SO I AM REPORTING CHRYSLER CORPORATION FOR THEIR LACK OF HONESTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT SINCE WE BALED THEM OUT OF A BAD FINACIAL SITUATION AND NOW LOOK AT THEM. ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT THE BAIL OUT WAS NOT WORTH IT. WE SHOULD HAVE LET THEM GO UNDER!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X5WN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SPOKANE CITY POLICE REGARDING AN ENGINE FIRE IN AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED CAR THAT WAS REGISTERED IN OUR NAME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD PUT THE FIRE OUT AND I WAS ASKED TO TOW IT AWAY. THIS WAS ABOUT 6:30 PM WHILE MY WIFE WAS AT AN EVENT 4 BLOCKS AWAY. I DROVE THERE TO MEET THE TWO TRUCK TO BRING THE CAR TO OUR HOUSE WHERE IT IS AT THIS TIME. I COULD SEE WHERE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO BREAK THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW TO OPEN THE HOOD WHERE THERE WAS WHITE RESIDUE EVERYWHERE. THE PAINT ON THE HOOD HAD PEELED DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS INCIDENTS LIKE THIS TO THE CAR. THIS WAS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-29
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, WAS EXITING OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0637-91)*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X2WN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES, ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, I PUT IT OUT. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X8WN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 30 MPH FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-18
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C9WN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. *TR
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I WAS CHANGING MY OIL ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE EXPRESSO ON JULY 7TH 2009 AROUND 7PM. I USED THE MANUFACTURED SCISSOR JACK AND A JACK STAND TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH BLOCKING OFF THE TIRE. I WAS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE UNSCREWING THE OIL PAN PLUG WHEN THE SCREW ON THE SCISSOR JACK GAVE OUT AND THE CAR FELL ON ME NEARLY KILLING ME. I WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRUSH INJURY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AFTERWARDS. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE SUSTAINED MINOR HAND INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 116,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-13
- VIN: 1P3EJ46XXWN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE OF SMOKE DETERMINED TO BE FROM POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEFECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA ACTION NO. PE05036 FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR (1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, 2.4L ENGINE), HOWEVER, THE RESULTING RECALL (06V001000) DID NOT INCLUDE THIS YEAR MODEL. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO ADDITIONAL YEAR MODELS IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA ACTION NO. PE05036 OR THE MANUFACTURER (DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP) SHOULD REPLACE HOSE DETERMINED TO BE LEAKING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-08
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DURING RAINY WEATHER VAN BEGINS TO SQUEAL FROM FRONT END WHILE DRIVING GAUGES BEGIN TO GO CRAZY BATTERY LIGHT OIL LIGHT ON TEMP. GAUGE GOES TO HOT POWER STEERING APPEARS TO STOP WORKING CAR DIES : ORIGINAL DIAGNOSES SERPENTINE BELT IS TORN FROM NORMAL WEAR & TEAR AFTER : SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 4 TIMES : 2ND DIAGNOSES TENSION PULLEY IS NO GOOD PULLING & TEARING SERPENTINE BELT : 3RD DIAGNOSES UNKNOWN MANUFACTURE GLITCH KIT IS NEED TO REPAIR & TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN WHEN WET WEATHER OCCURS : KIT COSTS $122.00 AFTER PURCHASING 4 SERPENTINE BELTS PRICE RANGING ANYWHERE FROM $11.00 TO 69.99 1 TENSION PULLEY PRICE $39.99 & PAYING FOR LABOR TOTALING $190.00 PLUS CAR TOW EXPENSE $65.00 NOT TO MENTION BEING STRANDED WITH SMALL CHILDREN & OR BEING WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION WHICH IS NO FUN AT ALL BUT WORST OF ALL THIS IS NOT ON THE PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER RECALL LIST!!! THIS KIT BETTER WORK OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TOO ?!@#$%?. MUCH!!! I'M BUYING A NEW CAR A CHEVROLET... *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: OUR PLYMOUTH VOYAGER ROLLED DOWN THE HILL WHEN IT WAS IN PARK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-27
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C5WN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE TOP SECTION WAS BURNED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E088000); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD NOT VERIFIED IF HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-01
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING OR DRIVE OVER ANYTHING, AND BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-01
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X1WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ABOUT A WEEK AGO MY CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL, I BROUGHT IT INTO THE MECHANICS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET, IT SHOULD NOT BE LEAKING OIL, THERE MUST BE A DEFECT, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS A LOT MORE PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM, I WANT SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS FAST, BECAUSE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY A $1000 TO GET IT FIXED WHEN IT IS DAIMLER CHRYSLER FAULT. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-14
- VIN: 1P3EJ46C5WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I RECENTLY TOOK MY BREEZE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME I HAD AN OIL LEAK AND THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE HEAD GASKET. AT THE SAME TIME HE TOLD ME ABOUT A RECALL FOR THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. I ASKED HIM TO WAIT ON THE HEAD GASKET REPAIR SO I COULD TALK TO THE DEALER WHILE I WAS HAVING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER REPAIRED. WHEN I BROUGHT UP THE LEAKING HEAD GASKET AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE MECHANIC GAVE A HEAVY SIGH AND SHOOK HIS HEAD. WHEN I ASKED WHAT THAT WAS FOR, HE SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO BECAUSE IT WASN'T A RECALL PROBLEM. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I'VE FOUND THIS TO BE QUITE A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW / MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND I FIND IT ASININE THAT DAIMLER-CHRYSLER WILL NEITHER TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR NOR ADMIT ANY PROBLEM. *NM
1998 Plymouth Breeze recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 1998 Plymouth Breeze.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
- Manufacturer: IMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: IMPORT PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 30,351 FUEL FILTERS SOLD TO AND BRANDED BY THE AFFINIA GROUP AS CARQUEST P/N 86523, NAPA P/N 3523, AND WIX P/N 33523 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ADHERED LINE CONNECTORS.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: THE AFFINIA GROUP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WIX FILTER RETURN CENTER AT 1-704-869-7411 OR IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.
- Manufacturer: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
- Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary: ON 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 REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
- Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT.
- Consequence: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 843. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TUBE COULD LEAK, REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE-HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKING SYSTEM, AND RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP. IF THE TUBE SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CONTACT, IT WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CONTACT EXISTS, THE TUBE WILL BE FASTENED WITH A CLIP.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.
- Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
Negative 1998 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
Positive 1998 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
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I recently purchased this car with 112,000 miles on it and it appeared to have been well taken care of. I have since put 38,000 miles on it and it has proven to be incredibly reliable. Although the timing belt did break, I was relieved to find that it did not damage the engine as is often the case with similar models. The cruise control has stopped working, but given that the car is 11 years old with 150,000 miles, some wear and tear is to be expected. Overall, I have had a great experience with this car and wanted to share my positive feedback on this site that I frequently use. Thank you for reading!
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I bought this car when my Acclaim was on its 3rd transmission and I really liked it. Then my youngest daughter turned 16 and put more miles on it than I ever did. Thank goodness she's 23 now and has an even nicer Chevy Impala-07. But during the years that she talked me into it, I did some repairs on the car, which is to be expected. It's 2008 and I still have the car. I've talked about trading it in, but I think I will take it in and have everything done with it. My car really didn't give me any problems and I don't need a new fancy car. When polished and everything done, it is a nice car and rides so well.
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with this car. After my previous car, a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that cost me $5,000, died due to a blown motor, I was lucky enough to find this car through a co-worker who sold it to me for only $500 almost 4 years ago. I have to say, it has been a great car! I have never had any issues with the motor or transmission, just regular wear and tear. I did have to put in around $550 for inspection purposes, but after that, it has been smooth sailing. I recently took it on a 650-mile road trip and it performed flawlessly, averaging 20 mpg, which I think is pretty impressive for a 4-cylinder car of this weight. It currently has 146,000 miles on it and I still think it's a great car. Thanks for listening!
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I previously owned a Breeze, but unfortunately got into an accident when a teenager on her cell phone ran a red light and hit me. Despite the impact, my Breeze held up well. However, I decided to purchase another car and chose the Breeze again because of its reliability and safety features. The exterior has been completely rebuilt due to a previous accident, but the car still runs perfectly and gets an impressive 28 mpg. It's a great car for anyone looking for a safe and affordable option, especially for young drivers or as a starter car.
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Hi there! Thank you for considering my car. It has been well-maintained and has a lot of life left in it. With only one previous owner, it has been driven 122,000 miles and has had no major mechanical problems. The 2.4 L engine runs great, although it can be a little sluggish with the AC on. It gets 20 city/26 hwy, which is pretty good for a car of its age. I have serviced the cooling system, transmission, belts & hoses, and given it a tune-up as recommended. The only major item that needed to be repaired/replaced was the fuel pump. The body is still solid and there is almost no rust, which is impressive for a Minnesota car. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Gene O'Keefe 2025-02-03
When I first bought this car, I was really excited to have my own vehicle! It had only 60,000 miles on it, which seemed like a great deal at the time. However, over the past three years, I've had to put over $5,000 into it due to various issues. Unfortunately, I've had to replace the head and head gasket twice, the radiator, multiple oil seals, brake lines (while I was driving), rear defrost, A/C, trunk and hood poppers (both), and more. Overall, it hasn't been the best experience with this car, and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
Orlo Pacocha 2024-11-17
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it used with 20,000 miles and have put 165,000 miles on it over the past five years. While I've had to replace the head gasket twice (which seems to be a chronic problem with this car), as well as the brakes, cylinder, and some steering components, the rest of the body is in good shape, with only some rust on the front of the hood. Overall, I've been quite satisfied with my purchase. While it may not be the best car out there, it was definitely worth the price!
Reynold Mills 2024-09-14
The car has 97,000 miles on it and is still running great. Although I had some problems with the head gasket at 70,000 miles, Chrysler fixed it for me. However, I still had to pay around $300 for the repair, which I believe should have been covered by Chrysler due to the defective gaskets they produced. Overall, it's a pretty good car for the cost, but I would still advise people to stay away from Plymouth's.
Vaughn Mertz 2024-08-22
The Breeze may have its faults, such as oil leaks and a lack of power due to its 2.0 engine, but it has never left me stranded. I have had the head gasket and multiple oil leaks fixed, which has improved its performance. While it may not be the best option for everyone, it still has its merits and can be a reliable choice for some.
Coby Braun 2024-08-13
I really like this car! I have the 2.4L and it has more than enough power. It has given me no problems, even after 60000 miles. I have taken good care of it and in return, it has never let me down. Surprisingly, for a small car, it has a lot of room, which is great for a big guy like myself!