Total Complaints
153 filings
PLYMOUTH BREEZE · model year
153 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999PLYMOUTHBREEZE carries 153 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 19 crashes, 30 fires, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 BREEZE is engine and engine cooling:engine with 16 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (10) and electrical system (8). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 1999 BREEZE. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
153 filings
Crashes Reported
19 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 |
AS SAID AS A RECALL THE CONTROL ARM BUSTED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSE ME TO WRECK.
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.
Mileage: 182,434
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.
Mileage: 182,434
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE (2.4 ENGINE) CAUGHT FIRE WHEN I PARKED THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. *TR
Mileage: 80,404
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE (2.4 ENGINE) CAUGHT FIRE WHEN I PARKED THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. *TR
Mileage: 80,404
MY 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE (2.4 ENGINE) CAUGHT FIRE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AS SOON AS I PARKED THE CAR. *TR
DROVE THE CAR TO A RESTAURANT FOR DINNER. PARKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO THE RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES LATER I SAW A FIRE TRUCK IN THE AREA OF MY VEHICLE. AFTER WATCHING FOR A MOMENT I REALIZED THERE WAS SMOKE BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER THE FIREMEN OPENED THE HOOD I COULD SEE THAT SEVERAL COMPONENTS WERE MELTED AS WELL AS SEE SOME FIRE. AFTER I GOT THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SECURE ENVIRONMENT I CONTACTED A PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP, WHO GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF ANOTHER PARTY OUT OF STATE. THIS PARTY SAID THAT A LETTER INFORMING ME OF THE RECALL WAS MAILED TO ME AND THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP WITH FIXING THE VEHICLE. THEY ALSO STATE IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM.
Mileage: 53,000
I DROVE MY CAR FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR TO A INTERVIEW FOR A JOB, IT TOOK ME MAYBE 20 MINUTES TO GET THERE AND 20 MINUTES TO GET BACK HOME. I PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY WENT IN TO THE HOUSE 5 TO 7 MINUTES AFTER I RETURNED HOME THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THANK GOD I WASN'T IN IT WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY THAT MADE THE CAR AND THEY SENT SOMEONE OUT TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE CAR WAS LEFT BURNT TO A CRISP. A WEEK LATER I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THEM TELLING ME IT WASN'T THERE FAULT. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I GOT A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL TELLING ME THE CAR WAS ON RECALL FOR THE VERY SAME REASON IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. II AM STILL BEING TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE TO. THIS IS THE REASON WHY THIS COUNTRY IS IN THE SHAPE WE ARE IN NOW BECAUSE BIG COMPANY'S SUCH AS CHRYSLER CAN SELL ANYTHING THEY WANT TO THE CONSUMER AND GET AWAY WITH A SLAP ON THE WRIST. THEY D
Mileage: 111,000
SHOULD HAVE A FILE ON RECORD, 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK, WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF, AND NO KEY IN IGNITION, DRIFTED BACKWARDS, RIPPED FRONT PASSENGER DOOR OFF, NEARLY RAN OVER TWO CHILDREN IN THE STREET. CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ADVISED NO RECALL ON GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. REPAIRED CAR FILED COMPLAINT, 1 YEAR LATER, RECEIVED A CARD THAT GEAR SHIFT IS A MAJOR RECALL, SENT CARD AND PROOF OF REPAIR IN TO CHRYSLER, THEY REFUSED TO TAKE ANY ACTION, CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY TOLD ME WE REFUSED BEFORE WE REFUSING YOU AGAIN, EVEN IF IT IS RECALLED.. I KNOW WHY THE ARE IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE THE WAY THEY ARE. MY TOTAL FOR DOOR AND SHIFTER CAME TO 1300, THE SHIFTER WAS ALONE 235,00 OR SO. *TR
Mileage: 18,000
DAVES AUTOSALES OWNER DAVE MALMFELDT 801-560-2754 OR 801-562-8884 NEVER INFORMED US OF A SAFETY RECALL ON E23 HIGH POWER STEERING HOSE WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE AND TOTAL LOSS OF 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE .THE DEFECT AND RECALL INFORMATION ANALYSIS SAFETY ASSURANCE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ON FINAL APPROVAL SHOULD BE NOTIFIED AND ALL VEHICLES REPAIRED WITHIN A 120 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. SAFETY RECALLS COMPENDIUM,MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE SWITCH TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE CHAPTER 301 AND SUPPORTING FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DAVES AUTO SALES HAD NO INSURANCE ON HIS DEALERSHIP TO COVER THE LOSS OF THE CAR,SO HE REPLACED IT AND THEN SAID WE HAD TO PAY FOR THE CAR,AGAIN,WE ALL READY PAID $1300.00 DOWN PAYMENT 20 MONTHS OF PAYMENTS OF $166.00 LOSING 2 MORE PAYMENTS .ACCORDING TO LAW HIS DEALERSHIPS INSURANCE SHOULD OF COVERED THE LOSS OF CAR AT NO COST TO SHANE E ALLEN.SO DAVE BEAT UP THE DAUGHTER
Mileage: 10,000
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
Mileage: 100,500
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
Mileage: 100,500
MY 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND ENTIRE ENGINE WAS BURNED DOWN AND CAR DESTROYED DUE TO ENGINE FIRE. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
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.
Mileage: 111,000
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.
Mileage: 70,000
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.
Mileage: 180,000
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.
Mileage: 151,000
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.
Mileage: 120,000
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.
Mileage: 70,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. IN 2004, THE CONTACT PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND HER VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. ONE YEAR LATER, SHE RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE # 06V001000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). THE CONTACT HAS A REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE ENGINE SIZE AND CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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