Plymouth Breeze Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

22
Total Recalls
470
Total Complaints
42
Total Crashes
38
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths
1996
Worst Year
2000
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Plymouth Breeze — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2000BestGood62912SteeringFull report →
1999Caution4761212Air BagsFull report →
1998Avoid411417162Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1997Avoid49864Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1996WorstAvoid4153641Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →

5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Plymouth Breeze Problems

Engine And Engine Cooling
155
Steering
57
Power Train
51
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
47
Electrical System
34
Air Bags
24
Suspension
24
Fuel System / Gasoline
14
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Unknown Or Other
10
Equipment
7
Visibility
7

Based on 470 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Breeze Years to Avoid

1996 Breeze
153 complaints · 4 recalls · 6 crashes · 1 deaths
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1998 Breeze
114 complaints · 4 recalls · 17 crashes · 2 deaths
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1997 Breeze
98 complaints · 4 recalls · 6 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Breeze Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.

Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Plymouth Breeze Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Plymouth Breeze Reliability

What year Breeze has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1996 Plymouth Breeze had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 153 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 1996 report for specific defects.

Is the Plymouth Breeze reliable?

The Plymouth Breeze has accumulated 470 owner-filed complaints and 22 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2000 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Breeze.

What are the most common Breeze problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (155 reports), Steering (57 reports), Power Train (51 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (47 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Breeze has an open recall?

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