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.
1998 Plymouth Breeze: fire, smoke or burning smell
10 of the 174 complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 116,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
I have noticed that a white smoke has been coming from under the hood, noticeably when the car is turned off, or when I am stopped. I have looked under the hood, and it seems to be coming from behind the engine, on the drivers side. I did replace the valve cover casket, and I thought that was the issue, and cleaned the engine. However, it is still occurring... I notice saturation on the two lines running behind the engines, but not sure if it a crack in the cylinder head. However, I am not loosing oil nor antifreeze. Also, they are not mixing in the engine. It is just happening there. I did find on forums and on the federal safety agency that there was a recall for the 1999-2000 model year for the stratus/breeze/cirrus with a 2.4 ltr engine, and that it is most likely the high pressure return line for the power steering. I have not yet checked the fluid level in the p/s. I have heard that other cars have caught fire, and that p/s fluid is highly flammable... I called daimlerchrysler and they said that with my VIN its not covered under said recall, and the 2 recalls on the car have already been addressed. 1998 plymouth breeze, base sdn 2.4l 4cyl engine VIN: [xxx] owner(self): [xxx] please note what I've found: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v001000 the federal safety agency action number: pe05036 summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak. Also, found on http://www.arfc.org/complaints/1998/plymouth/breeze/10228283.aspx smoke coming from engine compartment. Source of smoke determined to be from power steering fluid leaking from high pressure hose onto exhaust manifold. Defect has been identified in the federal safety agency action no. Pe05036 for this model of car (1998 plymouth breeze, 2.4l engine), however, the resulting recall (06v001000) did not include this year model. The recall should be expanded to additional year models identified in the federal safety agency action no. Pe05036 or the manufacturer.... Information redacted pursuant to the freedo
1998 plymouth breeze, was exiting ohio turnpike when it caught on fire. Bf (ohio traffic report # 10-0637-91)*jb updated 12/10/10
Drove for approximately two miles, engine caught on fire, I put it out.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 plymouth breeze. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the outside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the front end, followed by flames underneath the hood. He extinguished the fire and the fire department arrived afterwards. Prior to the failure, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. He sustained minor hand injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they stated that the engine was the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.
Smoke coming from engine compartment. Source of smoke determined to be from power steering fluid leaking from high pressure hose onto exhaust manifold. Defect has been identified in the federal safety agency action no. Pe05036 for this model of car (1998 plymouth breeze, 2.4l engine), however, the resulting recall (06v001000) did not include this year model. The recall should be expanded to additional year models identified in the federal safety agency action no. Pe05036 or the manufacturer (daimlerchrysler corp) should replace hose determined to be leaking.
Dt: the contact owns a 1998 plymouth breeze. On 10-09-05 the car caught on fire and burned. It was parked in the driveway. The contact reported having no problems with the car prior to this incident. The fire department was called, and they said it was some type of electrical short that caused the fire. The police also responded. The fire originated from under the hood. The car was totaled. The contact had liability insurance on the car. The contact stated there was a recall concerning the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. He received the recall letter a tthe beginning of july-2005. He was back and forth with the chrysler dealers since receiving the recall letter because the dealer said they needed a recall number and paper work from their home office concerning the recall. The consumer was unable to get the recall repairs done.
Contact stated: his car for some reason caught on fire in the parking lot. According to the police repor engine caught on fire.
While driving,the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle started shaking violently and uncontrollably. The driver lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle head on. The vehicle caught fire. The fire department was called to extinguished the fire. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head and neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed and totaled out by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information. The vehicle was totally burned beyond recognition everything was destroyed. One death as a result of the accident. The consumer now walks with a limp. Accident happened around spring 1999
Vehicle was turned on and consumer noticed smoke coming from driver's side door . Vehicle caught fire within the driver's side door panel. E cause of the fire was determine to be an electrical short within the wires. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- Concerns with no bus message in instrument cluster v.f
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
10 of 174 owner complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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