Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
174Complaints
7Recalls
20Crashes
11Fires
19Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (23.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
41 · 23.6%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
15 · 8.6%
not available
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Air Bags:frontal
9 · 5.2%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling
9 · 5.2%
not available
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Power Train:automatic Transmission
8 · 4.6%
Recalled
Recall 04V021000 · Recall 98V183000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
7 · 4%
Recalled
Recall 99V244000
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE15 · 8.6%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9 · 5.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9 · 5.2%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8 · 4.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS7 · 4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH6 · 3.4%
STEERING6 · 3.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 · 3.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 2.9%
Percentages are the share of the 174 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 843. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TUBE COULD LEAK, REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE-HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKING SYSTEM, AND RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.”NHTSA complaint 10099195 — filed 11/02/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“HEAD GASKET ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. NEARLY EVERY CONSUMER REPORT I HAVE READ HAS SHOWN THAT THIS IS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH ANYONE WHO…”NHTSA complaint 10072894 — filed 05/19/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10055333 — filed 01/20/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 41 of 174 NHTSA complaints (23.6%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (15), air bags:frontal (9), engine and engine cooling (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1998 Plymouth Breeze have?
174 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1998 Plymouth Breeze have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10E059000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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