2000 Plymouth Breeze Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Breeze years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Plymouth Breeze. That ranks 5th out of 7 Breeze model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (16 complaints, 42%), typically at around 115,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 22 fires, 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 38owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 42% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 18% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 68,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 112,817 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Plymouth Breeze recalls (5)
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.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
Risk: Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.
Fix: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
Risk: The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Risk: The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car owner reported fuel smell. We investigated and found the exhaust system had failed at the aft muffler exit to pipe, welded joint. This caused the fuel tank to melt and leak fuel. The heat shield was installed but the melting occurred over the top of the shield. We have photographs of the damage…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 plymouth breeze. After parking the vehicle, it began to smoke and caught on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the wire harnesses, battery…
We had been having trouble with smoke coming from under the hood. We thought it was oil leaking. We stopped and my husband checked under the hood. He didn't find any oil but there was some power steering fluid on his hand. He thought he knew what the problem was and we could make it to our…
On 1/25/13 i had some minor repair work done on my vehicle. My mechanic informed me that i had a leak in my power steering hose. He also informed me of a recall that had been issued in 2006 #06v001000. I never received notice of this recall. I have owned the vehicle since 2004, and am in possession…
I parked the car and went into the post office. I heard people stating the fire department was needed for a car on fire. I looked out the window and saw the breeze with substantial smoke coming from under the hood. I walked outside as the post office called 911. Having a clear view of the car…
Other Plymouth Breeze years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Breeze | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 38 | 5 |
| 1999 Breeze | 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 2000 Plymouth Breeze?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Plymouth Breeze?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.