CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Plymouth Breeze has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 11 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (72 reports).
1998 Plymouth Breeze recalls
Most common 1998 Plymouth Breeze problems
Problem areas named in the 174 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 72 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 |
What owners report
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 RECALL" AND ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE.
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 MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 216,000.
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 LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17
1998 Plymouth Breeze questions
Does the 1998 Plymouth Breeze have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Plymouth Breeze: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
Based on 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (72), Power Train (23), Steering (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Plymouth Breeze has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.