1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
7 recalls, 201 complaints - 80 TSBs
10E059000 Dec 27, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HO... Read more
Consequence
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
09E056000 Oct 9, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE S... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
09E043000 Jul 7, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
IMPORT PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 30,351 FUEL FILTERS SOLD TO AND BRANDED BY THE AFFINIA GROUP AS CARQUEST P/N 86523, NAPA P/N 3523, AND WIX P/N 33523 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
THE AFFINIA GROUP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WIX FILTER RETURN CENTER AT 1-704-869-7411 OR IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.
06E088000 Oct 23, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT... Read more
Consequence
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
99V244000 Sep 15, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP. IF THE TUBE SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CONTACT, IT WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CONTACT EXISTS, THE TUBE WILL BE FASTENED WITH A CLIP.
98V183000 Aug 6, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYIN... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
Complaint Statistics
201 total complaints
23 crashes 13 fires 22 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 41 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
STEERING
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
VISIBLE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DAMAGED POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE WAS FOUND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC CARE WAS PROVIDED. CHECKED FOR OTHER KNOWN ISSUES, FOUND RECALL # 06V001000 DESCRIBING MY EXACT ISSUE AND FALLING UNDER SIMILAR MODEL OF CAR, HOWEVER MY CAR "DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THAT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 25, 2017
Incident date: Nov 22, 2017
ON 11/22/2017 A FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BURNING TO A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. WAS TOWED AND KEPT BY THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR AFTER WE RELINQUISHED THE TITLE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Mar 14, 2016
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK AND WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI... Read more
STEERING
Oct 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 25, 2015
I HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND LIKE A "CLICKING NOISE" ANAD FEEL WHEN I AM TURNING TO THE RIGHT. WE JUST DID FRONT END ALIGNMENT, OUTER TIE RODS AND BRAKE SYSTEM. NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM CAN BE.
TIRES:BEAD
Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE EQUIPPED WITH FALKEN SINCERA (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 195/70/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE BEAD WIRE BECAME UNRAVELED, CUT THROUGH THE BRAKES LINE, AND FRACTURED THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Jul 25, 2014
TOWARDS THE END OF JULY 2014, THE FRONT END STARTED MAKING CRUNCHING NOISES WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, TURNING AND OR COMING TO A STOP. I ALSO NOTICED PLAY IN THE STEERING. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR FOR ITS OIL CHANGE ON AUGUST 19, 2014, THE SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND BOTH OUTE... Read more
STEERING
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Jul 25, 2014
TOWARDS THE END OF JULY 2014, THE FRONT END STARTED MAKING CRUNCHING NOISES WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, TURNING AND OR COMING TO A STOP. I ALSO NOTICED PLAY IN THE STEERING. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR FOR ITS OIL CHANGE ON AUGUST 19, 2014, THE SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE TIE RODS WERE LOOSE AND BOTH OUTE... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 27, 2013
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
CAR HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL ON THE BACK SIDE OF HEAD AROUND THE HEAD GASKET FOR YEARS, FOUND OUT THAT MANY HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.... ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN I REMOVE THE NUMBER ONE SPARK PLUG THAT IT HAS OIL ALL OVER IT AS WELL... *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 1 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL BEFORE CATCHING FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. T... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 22, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS WAS BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jul 24, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
I HAVE NOTICED THAT A WHITE SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NOTICEABLY WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, OR WHEN I AM STOPPED. I HAVE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I DID REPLACE THE VALVE COVER CASKET, AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE IS... Read more
STEERING
Jul 24, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
I HAVE NOTICED THAT A WHITE SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NOTICEABLY WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, OR WHEN I AM STOPPED. I HAVE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I DID REPLACE THE VALVE COVER CASKET, AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE IS... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 24, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
I HAVE NOTICED THAT A WHITE SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NOTICEABLY WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, OR WHEN I AM STOPPED. I HAVE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I DID REPLACE THE VALVE COVER CASKET, AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE IS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 5, 2011
Incident date: May 5, 2011
I HAVE A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE WITH A 2.0 LITER MOTOR. I HAVE ONLY 6000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I DRIVE VERY LITTLE WITH IT. I AM 81 YEARS OLD AND DONT DO MUCH DRIVING ANY MORE. I RECENTLY FOUND MOTOR OIL IN MY WATER INSIDE MY RADIATOR. *TR I WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THAT MY HEAD GAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2011
Incident date: Feb 18, 2011
I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SPOKANE CITY POLICE REGARDING AN ENGINE FIRE IN AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED CAR THAT WAS REGISTERED IN OUR NAME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD PUT THE FIRE OUT AND I WAS ASKED TO TOW IT AWAY. THIS WAS ABOUT 6:30 PM WHILE MY WIFE WAS AT AN EVENT 4 BLOCKS AWAY. I DROVE THERE TO MEET THE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 6, 2010
Incident date: Oct 29, 2010
1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, WAS EXITING OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0637-91)*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Jul 22, 2010
DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES, ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, I PUT IT OUT. *TR
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 7, 2010
Incident date: Jul 6, 2010
30 MPH FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 1, 2010
Incident date: Dec 18, 2008
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK, AND WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. TOLD THE SERVICE ADVISOR THE IGNITION INTERLOCK WAS INOPERATIVE. THEY INSTALLED THE INCORRECT PART, WHEN ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, IF THE INTERLOCK WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SHIFTER WAS TO BE REPLACED. THEY DID NOT INS... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: Jul 7, 2009
I WAS CHANGING MY OIL ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE EXPRESSO ON JULY 7TH 2009 AROUND 7PM. I USED THE MANUFACTURED SCISSOR JACK AND A JACK STAND TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH BLOCKING OFF THE TIRE. I WAS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE UNSCREWING THE OIL PAN PLUG WHEN THE SCREW ON THE SCISSOR JACK GAVE OUT A... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 12, 2008
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... Read more
Fire
1 injured
STEERING
May 20, 2008
Incident date: Apr 13, 2008
SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOURCE OF SMOKE DETERMINED TO BE FROM POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEFECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA ACTION NO. PE05036 FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR (1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE, 2.4L ENGINE), HOWEVER, THE RESULTING RECALL (06... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 8, 2007
Incident date: Oct 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE TOP SECTION WAS BURNED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E088000); HOWEVER, THE CO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 7, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING OR DRIVE OVER ANYTHING, AND BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 7, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2006
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, ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 29, 2006
Incident date: Nov 14, 2006
I RECENTLY TOOK MY BREEZE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME I HAD AN OIL LEAK AND THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE HEAD GASKET. AT THE SAME TIME HE TOLD ME ABOUT A RECALL FOR THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. I ASKED HIM TO WAIT ON THE HEAD GASKET REPAIR SO I COULD TALK TO THE DEALER WHILE I WAS HAVING TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 22, 2006
Incident date: Oct 20, 2006
I WAS DRIVING TO MY SISTERS AND WAS GOING TOWARDS A LIGHT , GOING TO TURN LEFT AND BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO DO THAT THE CAR WENT DEAD , THE FUEL PUMP WENT, THE CAR JUST WENT DEAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, PEOPLE PEEPING THEIR HORNS, TELLING ME TO GET OFF THE ROAD ETC. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK IN T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 10, 2006
Incident date: Sep 10, 2006
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, P0700 & P0725 CODES. THERE ARE RELATED TO TRANSAXLE PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION WILL, AFTER ABOUT 30 MILES OF FREEWAY DRIVING, JERK SLIGHTLY, THEN "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WILL COME ON. TRANSMISSION THEN SHIFTS POORLY, JERKS AND SLAMS ON DOWN AND UP SHIFTS. TRANS WILL THEN GO INTO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 10, 2006
Incident date: Sep 10, 2006
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, P0700 & P0725 CODES. THERE ARE RELATED TO TRANSAXLE PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION WILL, AFTER ABOUT 30 MILES OF FREEWAY DRIVING, JERK SLIGHTLY, THEN "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WILL COME ON. TRANSMISSION THEN SHIFTS POORLY, JERKS AND SLAMS ON DOWN AND UP SHIFTS. TRANS WILL THEN GO INTO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 9, 2006
Incident date: Aug 7, 2006
RIGHT REAR BRAKE PROBLEM. BRAKE WOULD COME ON BUT NOT RELEASE. THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED BY THIS WEBSITE AND INFORMATION FROM ANOTHER PERSON'S COMPLAINT, SEE BELOW. THE FLEX LINE GOING TO THE WHEEL HAS A BRACKET ATTACHED AND THIS WAS CRIMPED TOO TIGHT, PINCHING OFF THE LINE. BRAKE FLUID WAS GETTING THR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 2, 2006
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
LOSS OF POWER AND CAR STALLED, UNABLE TO RUN AC OR CAR STALLS. HAD THE CAR TUNED UP, MECHANIC FOUND ENGINE OIL IN THE SPARK PLUG WELL. CAUSING MISFIRE AND LOSS OF POWER. REPLACED O-RING 6/2005. IN 6/2006 SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. LOSS OF POWER, UNABLE TO RUN AC. WAS GOING TO REPLACE TIMING BELT, ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 9, 2006
Incident date: Jul 8, 2006
MY FATHER IN LAW SAID HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES ON HIS 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IN WAS ALMOST EMPTY. WHEN I PULLED THE FRONT WHEELS THE LEFT PAD WAS WORN A GOOD BIT MORE THAN THE RIGHT. WHEN I PULLED THE REAR WHEELS THE RIGHT SHOES WERE CRACKED AND THE L... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Mar 24, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE UPPER HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ALSO CONSULTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL CHRYSLER VEHICLES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2005
SEVERE OIL LEAK IN MY MOM'S 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT IS CAUSING ME CONCERN. THIS OIL LEAK IS CAUSED BY A BAD HEAD GASKET. THE OIL IS LEAKING ALL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE OIL WILL GET ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CAUSE A FIRE. I UNDERSTAND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. ON 10-09-05 THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT REPORTED HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSED TH... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. ON 10-09-05 THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT REPORTED HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSED TH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 20, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE RECALL REPAIRS TO THE IGNITION.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE 12 MILES AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. IT STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ALL THE GEAR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2004
CONTACT STATED: HIS CAR FOR SOME REASON CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPOR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Apr 27, 2004
OIL CHANGE. BOLT AND OR OIL PAN STRIPED OUT. REPLACE OIL PAN. OLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. TWO DEFFERNT KINDS OF METAL. BOLT AND OIL PAN. ALIUMINIM AND STEEL. CAR DEALER STATES THEY HAVE TO REPLACE IT AFTER SO MANY OIL CHANGES THAT IT WEARS OUT AND THE TWO METALS ARE NOT WRITE WITH EACH OTHER. THIS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Dec 21, 2004
Incident date: Nov 19, 2004
A RECALL FOR THE FRONT HUB WAS ISSUE, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM EACH OTHER. *AK THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BALD WITH THE WIRES THREADS SHOWING OUT OF THE TIRE. THE DEALER SHOWED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
TWO WEEKS AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED FOR THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION THE PART FAILED AGAIN. AS A RESULT, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Jan 5, 2004
THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 14, 2004
Incident date: Oct 7, 2004
THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL. CHRYSLER SENT OUT A FIVE PAGE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON SEPTEMBER 17,1999. REGARDING THE HEAD GASKET (MULTI LAWYER HEAD GASKET PROCEDURE). THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO FOR HIM. CONSUMER STATED THAT CHRYSLER HAS HELPED... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Oct 4, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED PRIOR TO THE CONSUMER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO THE REAR OF A SUV. *NM *JB RECALL#04V021000
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER HAD A HARD TIME FINDING OUT WHETHER OR NOT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE PARK INTERLOCK RECALL. *NM AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO SEE IF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED, THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY REPAIRED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 27, 2004
Incident date: Sep 21, 2004
ON 9/21/04 I WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS. I USED THE BRAKE TO SLOW TO A NORMAL SPEED TO SAFELY MAKE THE TURN. WITHIN 3 MILES I STOPPED AT ANOTHER TRAFFIC LIGHT PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT INT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: Jun 18, 2004
THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK RECALL 04V021000 HAS NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 4 MONTHS. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. BOT... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
1 deaths
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. BOT... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
THERE HAS BEEN A CONTINOUS OIL LEAK INVOLVING MY 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE UPON INSPECTION FROM A LOCAL AUTO SHOP THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE SERVICED AND REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET ON SOME 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE FOR OIL LEAKS. THEY HAVE HAD TO RESERVICE THE SAME CARS WITHIN A SIX MONTH PERIOD FOR THE S... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 30.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
80 manufacturer communications from 74 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 4 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
2500102A
Sep 2, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1802001
Aug 17, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE, HARD START AND START & STALL.*CLS
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0900800
Jan 12, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLATION OF A NEW COMPONENT TO ASSIST CAM SEAL RETENTION. *JB
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
190299REVA
Oct 22, 1999
010000 STEERING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN. *MJS
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
090799
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING 2.5L V-6 HEAD GASKET APPLICATION. *TT
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
232099A
Aug 13, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233099
Aug 6, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A MISSING REAR CUP HOLDER SLIDE CLIP. *TT
232099
Jun 25, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
9926
Jun 23, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE DEALER REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
181299
Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
9925
Jun 3, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
803
Feb 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL ON REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
090798
Dec 11, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC
7931/7932
Dec 1, 1998
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY HAVE BEEN WELDED WITH INCORRECT WELD WIRE. *AK
241598
Nov 20, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS AND /0R A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (90+F). *AK
090598
Nov 6, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
183098
Sep 4, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH SAGGING/ HESITATION / AND STUMBLING AFTER A COLD START. *AK
190398
Jun 11, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE STARTS IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC
9830
Jun 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YC
020598
May 29, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
INTERMITTENT POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE HEARD FROM EITHER SIDE. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
240898
Apr 17, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDITION WITH THE A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *YC
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
181898
Apr 10, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE COLD CRANK TIME, START DIE OUT OR WEAK RUN-UP, SAGS/STUMBLE/HESITATION AFTER A COLD START, IDLE RPM CYCLING. *YC
980331
Mar 31, 1998
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
IMPROPERLY WELDED CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLIES. *AK
080698
Feb 27, 1998
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDITION WITH INDICATOR BULB DOES NOT LIGHT. *YC
210398
Feb 13, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON TRANSAXLE DESENSITIZATION TO INTERMITTENT FAULTS / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. *YC
210198
Feb 13, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON SHIFT SCHEDULE CHANGES/ENHANCEMENTS. *YC
190198
Feb 6, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITION WITH CLUNKING OR RATTLING IN STEERING/WHEEL COLUMN. *YC
320198
Jan 30, 1998
220000 SEATS
SYMPTOM WITH SEAT ADJUSTER RISES WHEN THE SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. *YC
080298
Jan 23, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PREVENTING ANTENNA MASTS FROM BECOMING LOOSE, A CHANGE WAS IMPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE A TORQUE PREVAILING FEATURE ON THE ANTENNA MAST. *YC
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
140897
Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
020797
Sep 26, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT OF VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A LOW FREQUENCY RUMBLE/GEAR TYPE NOISE. *YC
020797
Sep 26, 1997
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CONCERNS WITH LOW FREQUENCY RUMBLE/ GEAR TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICEL. *NLM
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
083197
Sep 12, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH NO BUS MESSAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER V.F. DISPLAY *NLM
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
PLYMOUTH BREEZE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH BREEZE across all model years (1995, 2000).
44
Total Recalls
872
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
79
Reported Crashes
82
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths