1997 Plymouth Breeze Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, 54% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (46% of reports).
- 83engine and engine cooling complaints
- 66,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 38 of 83 complaints (46%)
- Leaking oil: mentioned in 11 of 83 complaints (13%)
- Summary listed: mentioned in 5 of 83 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze at $1,250, and half of them between $1,100 and $1,450.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2001), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Plymouth Breeze engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Breeze | 7 | 18% | 80,500 |
| 1999 Breeze | 29 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Breeze | 67 | 39% | 67,000 |
| 1997 Breeze | 83 | 54% | 66,500 |
| 1996 Breeze | 95 | 52% | 72,550 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 1997 Plymouth Breeze. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire. The fire occurred without warning. There was a report made by the police and fire departments. The fire department determined the fire started in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealership…
Since i bought the car i have had to replace 2 water pumps in 3 years. I own a plymouth breeze(1997) and i just had to replace another water pump plus it did damage to valves and head. It cost me $1600.00. The mechanic said it is the way that chrysler made this car. He said the intreppit and the…
The consumer's vehicle was parked in the parking lot of the hospital, the intercom announced there was a vehicle on fire. The vehicle was not driveable. *jb *nm
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Plymouth Breezes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1997 Plymouth Breeze (54% of the 155 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $1,100 and $1,450), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 38 of 83 complaints, followed by “leaking oil” (11).
See all 1997 Plymouth Breeze problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Breeze years.