1999 Plymouth Breeze
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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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.
25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
FIRE INJURY19% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and switch.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
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. *JB *TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20030305
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, 20160518
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
17% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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 IE03013
NHTSA ODI report, 20020925
14% of complaints: steering — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and tie rod assembly.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 19990323
Also filed under AIR BAGS
13% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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, THE
Campaign 99V244000 — check if this car was fixed
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
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 AL
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 1-800-853
Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
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.
Campaign 06V001000 — check if this car was fixed
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 DAIMLE
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.
Campaign 06E088000 — check if this car was fixed
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 LISTE
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 IMPO
Campaign 09E043000 — check if this car was fixed
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 RETAINI
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.
Campaign 09E056000 — check if this car was fixed
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 BALL
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.
Campaign 10E059000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Plymouth Breeze — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 99V244000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06V001000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E088000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E043000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10E059000 (suspension) has been completed.
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.