1999 Plymouth Breeze Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Breeze years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Plymouth Breeze. That ranks 4th out of 7 Breeze model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (29 complaints, 25%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 25 fires, 13 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 117owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 29 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 19% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 17% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 14% | 75,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 11% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 9% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 5% | 63,501 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 64,978 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 80,404 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Plymouth Breeze recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
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
- Power steering fluid fires (EA05019) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Jan 12, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (PE05036) — opened Jun 29, 2005, closed Nov 7, 2005, led to recall 06V001000.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (RQ03005) — opened Apr 8, 2003, closed Jul 16, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As said as a recall the control arm busted while i was driving and almost cause me to wreck.
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…
1999 plymouth breeze (2.4 engine) caught fire when i parked the car in front of my house. *tr
My 1999 plymouth breeze (2.4 engine) caught fire in front of my house as soon as i parked the car. *tr
Drove the car to a restaurant for dinner. Parked the car and went into the restaurant. Approximately 15 minutes later i saw a fire truck in the area of my vehicle. After watching for a moment i realized there was smoke billowing out from under the hood. After the firemen opened the hood i could see…
Other Plymouth Breeze years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Breeze | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Breeze | 38 | 5 |
| 1999 | 117 | 3 |
| 1998 Breeze | 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 1999 Plymouth Breeze?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Plymouth Breeze?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.