Plymouth Breeze Problems by Year
NHTSA has 667 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Plymouth Breeze, across 7 model years (1995–2002). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (182). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Plymouth Breeze years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Breeze model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 Breeze: 182 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1998 Breeze: 174 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1997 Breeze: 155 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Breeze: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 Breeze: 38 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1999 Breeze: 117 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Plymouth Breeze problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 281 | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 84 | 5 | 7 |
| Power Train | 81 | 5 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68 | 6 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 54 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 44 | 5 | 35 |
| Suspension | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| Equipment | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Plymouth Breeze problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Plymouth Breeze model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Breeze | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Breeze | 38 | 5 | — | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Breeze | 117 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Breeze | 174 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Breeze | 155 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Breeze | 182 | 6 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Breeze | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Breeze years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (182), 1998 (174), 1997 (155). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Plymouth Breeze?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 281 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Plymouth Breeze have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.