1999 Plymouth Breeze: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 117 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (17% of complaints); the 2000 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic where the map sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,434.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire approximately five minutes after it was parked. A police report was filed. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that a manufacturer defect did not cause the fire. There is a recall for the steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (NHTSA campaign id number 06v001000). The contact believed that this failure caused the fire. The current and failure mileages were 111,000.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. While driving 35 mph the engine stalled and smoke was coming from under the dashboard. The power control module fuse was blown. When he tried to restart the vehicle the fuse blew again. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2007
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“Exactly as the recall is printed on your web page. You have my address wrong you added a 0 is why we never received recall letter until car already burnt up when fire department put it out they informed us of recall. So we looked it up on web site. Thank god my 17 yr old wasn't injured. She is still traumatized it was scary to her and I would of sued you if she was hurt but she wasn't so replace the money or the car thank you she earned it herself. Were honest people and want a resolution without it costing you court cost. I receive letters from attorneys in the mail offering to resolve the matter. Just do the honest thing,as the law states. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. After driving approximately 40 mph for two minutes, the vehicle caught fire when it was parked. The vehicle had previously been parked all day. The front end of the vehicle was melted. There was no prior failure or warnings. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was undetermined. After the fire, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The current and failure mileages were 70,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. While driving 5 mph in a parking garage, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact then noticed flames rising from the hood. The vehicle was driven for 26 miles before the smoke occurred. The fire department was called and stated that the fire was due to electrical failure. The fire caused the windshield to crack and damaged the front end of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA recall number 06v00100 (steering), however, they refused to perform the repair. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 151,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was smoking. He pulled over and shortly afterwards, the vehicle burst into flames. The dealer stated that excessive oil caused the fire. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. The contact had repairs performed under recall # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). He stated that another power steering hose is leaking, but the dealer will not make the replacement. The hose is spraying power steering fluid on the engine. The purchase date and correct VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.”Owner report · Steering · May 2007
“Tl *- the contact has a 1999 plymouth breeze. The vehicle was parked when it made a noise. The contact went to investigate and found smoke and fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The fire burned a hole in the hood of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle is not operable. The contact received a safety recall, and would like to know what she can do. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear brake caliper failed without warning resulting in the loss of the rear brakes. An independent repair shop replaced the entire rear braking system. Afterwards, the problem continued to persist. The manufacturer was not alerted.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 16 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
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 TUBE WILL BE FASTENED WITH A CLIP.
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 RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
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.
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
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.
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 LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ADHERED LINE CONNECTORS.
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 IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.
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.
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 ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
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 1-800-853-1403.
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 JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 Plymouth Breeze reliable?
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Plymouth Breeze. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Plymouth Breeze problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 73,500 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Plymouth Breeze have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.