Is the 1999 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 1999 Plymouth Breeze?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Plymouth Breeze have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

1999 Plymouth Breeze

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1999 Plymouth Breeze
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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: 117
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 4
Top problem: Engine and engine cooling

Complaints per year

1999: 117 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1995	0
1996	182
1997	155
1998	174
1999	117
2000	38
2002	1

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

25% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIREINJURY

Electrical system

19% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and switch.

CRASHFIRE

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Consumer was able to remove the keys from the ignition while the gear was in drive, which resulted in an accident, consumer thought gear was in park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-05

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated from 60 to 0 MPH before regaining power and returning to normal speed. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-18

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Power train

17% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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While parked, with the key out of the ignition, slightly bumped the shifter and knocked it out of the 'park' position. Vehicle rolled backward and torn the front passenger door against wall. Ref…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-25

Steering

14% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and tie rod assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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The car went into a curve and would not steer out,then for no reason the driver side airbag deployed, knocking the driver out temporaily,causing the car to then proceed off the road, up onto a gaurdrail which then sent the car airborne onto the side...

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-23

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

13% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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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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2003-04-08Recall queryClosed 2003-07-16 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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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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2005-06-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-11-07 Engine compartment fires
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2005-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 2006-01-12 Power steering fluid fires
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2006-04-10Steering06V001000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

Remedy: 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.

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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

1999 Plymouth Breeze — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine and engine cooling: 29 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 99V244000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Recall 06V001000 · Steering
Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
Recall 10E059000 · Suspension

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Plymouth Breeze?: The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 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.