1998 Plymouth Breeze problems
Owners have filed 201 complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 35.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 11.4%.
Complaints201
Crashes23
Fires13
Injuries22
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 35.8% · 72
Power train 11.4% · 23
Steering 9.5% · 19
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.0% · 16
Air bags 6.0% · 12
Electrical system 6.0% · 12
Vehicle speed control 4.0% · 8
Suspension 4.0% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire, 22 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Plymouth Breeze in this data, 1998 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1996 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I own a 1998 Plymouth Breeze. My head gasket is bad, and everyone: the local dealer repair shop and independent mechanics all say that it was a bad design in the gasket metal type. They have seen many of these come through their shops, and none are caused by owner neglect. If it is a deign error, why do I have to pay $600 to get it fixed? Should design design problems be covered under a recall? *Nlm Engine and engine cooling · reported at 90,000 miles
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 was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 79,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 79,000 miles
Heard a sound and all of a sudden the car started out of control in an "s" shape motion..Witness behind me states that some fell our from under my car prior to my going out of control and striking the curb. I am getting no cooperation out of the dealer and they are stalling on fixing my car. They have had it for 2 weeks now. Possibly the tire rod or something caused it to veer out of control. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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