1999 Plymouth Breeze engine problems

29 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints: 29
of this car's complaints: 25%
typical mileage: 70,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
16
Engine: gasoline
2
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Plymouth Breeze engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Power steering fluid firesOpened November 7, 2005, closed January 12, 2006

Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. On january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified the federal safety agency of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v‑001).the notification stated that ?the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat, age and develop a leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an under hood fire.dcc indicated that it was aware of 94 complaints and field reports that may be related to this condition when it made the defect determination.to remedy the defect condition, dcc will replace the high pressure power steering hose on the affected vehicles with a new part made from a hose material with increased heat resistance capability. Consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the remedy and take further action if warranted.

EA05019

Engine compartment firesOpened June 29, 2005, closed November 7, 2005

On june 29, 2005, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe05-036 to investigate complaints of engine compartment fires in model year (my) 1999-2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze passenger cars (ja cars). The ja cars were introduced in my 1995 and ended with my 2000.they were produced with 2.0l, 2.4l and 2.5l engines.the incident data in the failure report summary of this resume are for subject vehicle engine compartment fires for all causes. According to daimlerchrysler, evidence collected from field inspections of fire incident vehicles indicate that fluid leakage from the high pressure power steering hose is the most likely cause of the fires in the subject vehicles.the subject high pressure power steering hose is used in ja cars with both the 2.4l and 2.0l engines in my 1995 through 2000.the fire incident rate in the my 1999 through 2000 ja vehicles with 2.4l engines is significantly higher than in the prior model year vehicles using that engine and in any of the vehicles with the 2.0l or 2.5l engines.daimlerchrysler is continuing its investigation of the issue and has provided periodic updates to odi. An engineering analysis (ea05-019) has been opened to further assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.

PE05036

What 1999 Plymouth Breeze owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,404 miles · PA · fire

1999 plymouth breeze (2.4 engine) caught fire when I parked the car in front of my house.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Engine · PA · fire

My 1999 plymouth breeze (2.4 engine) caught fire in front of my house as soon as I parked the car.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · PA · fire · 1 injury

My 1999 plymouth breeze caught on fire and entire engine was burned down and car destroyed due to engine fire.

Filed Jun 22, 2007 · Engine · 120,000 miles · OH · fire

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.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Engine · NJ

1999 - plymouth breeze - defective head gasket - purchased 12/11/01 from good wheels glassboro - replaced by performance dodge, woodbury, nj on 10/25/02 - 47,076 mi - received $300.00 from chrysler corp. 02/03/04 - 51,854 mi - chrysler jeep woodbury, nj - had to replace it again - received $100.00 from chrysler corp. 05/01/06 - 54,206 mi - chrysler jeep woodbury, nj - was told it had to be changed again at a cost of $917.34 05/30/06 - contacted daimler-chrysler - received a letter back that they would do nothing conclusion - a fourth replacement of head gasket on an automobile with 54,206 miles - 12/11/98 - technical service bulletin from chrysler corp. Informing all that they have gasket problems all above has been documented to chrysler corp I have all documentations.

Filed Apr 22, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,002 miles · KY

My plymouth breeze completely shut down as I was driving it. My daughter was in the car with me and we both could have gotten seriously hurt. Also, I just spent $700 on a blown head gasket. Something really needs to be done about these vehicles.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

Dt: the contact's daughter took vehicle to an independent repair shop because the vehicle was leaking fluid from the engine. The repair shop personnel told her it would be awhile before they could get to her vehicle. She needed to leave, and they told her it would be safe to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was driven home and parked. Then, someone noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. She went outside and discovered the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was totaled.*ak updated 2/24/2006 -

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Engine · 126,000 miles · KY

It seems as though everyone that owns a plymouth breeze must replace a head gasket. I know this may not be a safety concern in general, but an environmental hazard is apparent. Considering the anti-freeze and oil that is dumped on the ground as a result of this defect. It is a very costly repair to make, and is very common among owners of these cars. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the sources to go through to address these problems. I am bringing it to you in hopes that you will investigate this defect. The average working class family cannot afford to fix these types of defects while damiler chrysler seems to get away with this obvious problem. No one to my knowledge has died, gotten injured, or crashed due to this defect, but think of the environmental hazards due to this vehicle considering the amount of oil and antifreeze dumped on our highways every day. I would love to see chrysler held accountable for their actions. Being that my husband must commute to work every day, our car is desperately in need to be fixed. Unfortunately, it will cost us $700 to fix the blown head gasket. We are still saving up to fix this problematic car.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · PA

1999 plymouth breeze car temperature gauge gives off the wrong reading.*mr the windshield wipers and air condition did not work.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Engine · 47,000 miles · PA

My son, richard scott bradley, owns a 2000 dodge stratus. A second son, robert brian bradley, owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. I own a 1999 plymouth breeze. My two sons and I have each had a cooling system failure, and have been told that it will cost approximately $1200 to repair the malfunction. It seems more than coincidence that each of us would experience similar defects in the vehicles' air conditioning systems. In the not so distant future, each one of us will be in the market for a new car. In all due respect, I am open to your suggestions.

Questions about the 1999 Plymouth Breeze engine

Does the 1999 Plymouth Breeze have engine problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Plymouth Breeze, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1999 Plymouth Breeze engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Plymouth Breeze engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Plymouth Breeze have bad engine?

The Plymouth Breeze model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (95 complaints), 1997 (83 complaints) and 1998 (68 complaints).