1998 Plymouth Breeze Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Breeze years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Breeze model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (67 complaints, 39%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 11 fires, 19 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 174owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Plymouth Breeze problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 67 | 39% | 67,000 | “head gasket” (78%) | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 10% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 7% | 7,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7% | 98,731 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 5% | 71,637 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | 85,657 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 3% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 216,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 177,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Plymouth Breeze recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Steering shaft binding (EA99028) — opened Sep 10, 1999, closed Jul 26, 2001, led to recall 01I012000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
Other Plymouth Breeze years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Breeze | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Breeze | 38 | 5 |
| 1999 Breeze | 117 | 3 |
| 1998 | 174 | 3 |
| 1997 Breeze | 155 | 4 |
| 1996 Breeze | 182 | 6 |
| 1995 Breeze | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Plymouth Breeze a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Breeze model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.