1998 Plymouth Breeze engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 70 complaints for the 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 70 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
About a week ago my car started leaking oil, I brought it into the mechanics and was told it was the head gasket, it should not be leaking oil, there must be a defect, there should be a recall because it looks like there is a lot more people with this problem, I want something done about this fast, because shouldn't have to pay a $1000 to get it fixed when it is daimler chrysler fault.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Plymouth Breeze
- Steering 19 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints