MYRModel Year Report

1998 Plymouth Breeze

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1998 Plymouth Breeze
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:33.486Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
174
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 182 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1997 1998: 174 complaints 1998 174 1999: 117 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1996: 182 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1997 1998: 174 complaints 1998 174 1999: 117 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1996: 182 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1997 1998: 174 complaints 1998 174 1999: 117 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1998: 174 complaints

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YearComplaints
19950
1996182
1997155
1998174
1999117
200038
20021

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

41% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-08

Power train

13% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

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Consumer's four year old son accidentally hit the shift gear into neutral causing vehicle to roll back and hit another car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-14

Rear axle snapped, causing tires to fold outwards, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. Driver sustained injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-04

Steering

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack and pinion.

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Visible white smoke coming from engine compartment. Damaged power steering pressure line was found after diagnostic care was provided.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-16

Towards the end of July 2014, the front end started making crunching noises when driving at low speeds, turning and or coming to a stop. I also noticed play in the steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-03

Also filed under Suspension

Service brakes

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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Air bags

7% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

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Accident occurred when large truck pulled across road. I was driving a 1998 Plymouth Breeze and hit truck at approximately 35-40 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-24

Front collision at 35-40 MPH, neither air bag deployed. Driver hit her head on the dash, passenger injured as well. Vehicle is totaled. Ph

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-29

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1998-10-26Power train98V183000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "Self-adjusting" Design.

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    1999-09-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-07-26 Steering shaft binding
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    1999-11-22Service brakes, hydraulic99V244000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.

    Remedy: 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…

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    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2006-10-06Fuel system, gasoline06E088000 Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.

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    2009-08-01Equipment09E043000 Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as carquest p/n 86523, napa p/n 3523, and wix p/n 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles…

    Remedy: The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2009. Owners may contact wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or…

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    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…

    Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

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    2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Plymouth Breeze — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V183000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V244000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Plymouth Breeze reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Plymouth Breeze have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.