Plymouth Breeze Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 281 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Breeze across 5 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (95). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (58% of reports).
- 281engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 163 of 281 complaints (58%)
- Leaking oil: mentioned in 36 of 281 complaints (13%)
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 Plymouth Breeze at $1,400, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,850.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2006), 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 62 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 281 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 5 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 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 plymouth breeze. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed a large amount of oil leaking from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that one of the head gaskets was blown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
I have a 1998 plymouth breeze with a 2.0 liter motor. I have only 6000 miles on this vehicle because i drive very little with it. I am 81 years old and dont do much driving any more. I recently found motor oil in my water inside my radiator. *tr i was told by a chrysler dealership that my head…
1998 plymouth breeze, was exiting ohio turnpike when it caught on fire. Bf (ohio traffic report # 10-0637-91)*jb updated 12/10/10 *bf
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all Plymouth Breezes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 281 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Plymouth Breeze. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Plymouth Breeze engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Breeze?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,850), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Breeze?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 163 of 281 complaints, followed by “leaking oil” (36).
See all Plymouth Breeze problems.