2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
9 recalls, 42 complaints - 49 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.
06V001000 Jan 5, 2006
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V366000 Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLU... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
00V196000 Jul 17, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.
00V066000 Mar 2, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.
Consequence
THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
00V067000 Mar 2, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.
Consequence
THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
Complaint Statistics
42 total complaints
1 crashes 26 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 12 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 14, 2014
CAR OWNER REPORTED FUEL SMELL. WE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD FAILED AT THE AFT MUFFLER EXIT TO PIPE, WELDED JOINT. THIS CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO MELT AND LEAK FUEL. THE HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED BUT THE MELTING OCCURRED OVER THE TOP OF THE SHIELD. WE HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE... Read more
STEERING
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES, BATTERY, AN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES, BATTERY, AN... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Aug 17, 2014
WE HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE THOUGHT IT WAS OIL LEAKING. WE STOPPED AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DIDN'T FIND ANY OIL BUT THERE WAS SOME POWER STEERING FLUID ON HIS HAND. HE THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WE COULD MAKE IT TO OUR DEST... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Aug 17, 2014
WE HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE THOUGHT IT WAS OIL LEAKING. WE STOPPED AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DIDN'T FIND ANY OIL BUT THERE WAS SOME POWER STEERING FLUID ON HIS HAND. HE THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WE COULD MAKE IT TO OUR DEST... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Aug 17, 2014
WE HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE THOUGHT IT WAS OIL LEAKING. WE STOPPED AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DIDN'T FIND ANY OIL BUT THERE WAS SOME POWER STEERING FLUID ON HIS HAND. HE THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WE COULD MAKE IT TO OUR DEST... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Jan 28, 2013
Incident date: Jan 25, 2013
ON 1/25/13 I HAD SOME MINOR REPAIR WORK DONE ON MY VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT I HAD A LEAK IN MY POWER STEERING HOSE. HE ALSO INFORMED ME OF A RECALL THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED IN 2006 #06V001000. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE 2004, AND AM IN POSSESSION... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 18, 2012
Incident date: Apr 17, 2012
I PARKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO THE POST OFFICE. I HEARD PEOPLE STATING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NEEDED FOR A CAR ON FIRE. I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND SAW THE BREEZE WITH SUBSTANTIAL SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I WALKED OUTSIDE AS THE POST OFFICE CALLED 911. HAVING A CLEAR VIEW OF THE CAR, T... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND TH... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2008
Incident date: Aug 22, 2008
CAR DIES OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT WILL RESTART. THIS HAPPENS 4-5 TIMES A WEEK. THERE IS NO SIGNS OF LOSS OF POWER, AND THERE IS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. I CHECKED EVERY THING AND EVERYTHING IT WAS OK, WATER AND OIL. AND COUPLE MONTH BEFORE THIS HAPPEN I RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER SAYING SOME THING WAS WRONG WITH THOSE TYPE OF CARS. *TR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jun 17, 2008
Incident date: May 15, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE SMOKE THEN TURNED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT USED A BLANKET AND A WATER HOSE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $1,900 WORTH OF DAMAGES. T... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IDLED AND HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND (A MECHANIC) STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Nov 27, 2007
Incident date: Nov 18, 2007
PURCHASE VEHICLE ON OCT 16 OR 17. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE . WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT IT WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. ON NOV 18, SUNDAY. 2007 I WENT TO CHURCH AND ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY CAR, THE CHURCH MADE AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE ON FIRE, AND GAVE MY PLATE(TAG) NUMBER.... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jun 22, 2007
Incident date: Jun 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN RISING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE TWO MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED REC... Read more
Fire
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 20, 2007
Incident date: Mar 6, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, AND STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Feb 26, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WA... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Feb 22, 2007
Incident date: Jan 22, 2006
2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE BURST INTO FLAMES CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH RECALL E23- HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE**CC THIS VEHICLE DOESN'T BELONG TO THE CONSUMER, HE WROTE IN ABOUT A YOUNG MAN WHO APPROACHED HIM ABOUT HIS VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. TWO WEEKS PRIOR, A RECALL WAS ISSUED RE... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Feb 16, 2007
Incident date: Feb 10, 2007
CUSTOMER HAS CONCERNS ABOUT RECALL E-23 HIGH PRESSURE STEERING HOSE**CC THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED. THREE HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE ORDERED. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 20, 2007
Incident date: Dec 10, 2006
2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE WITH 2.4L ENGINE HAS RUSTING OIL PAN AND LEAKING OIL COULD CAUSE FIRE OR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS. THE METAL ON THE OIL PAN DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE GOOD ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND WINTER SALT SITUATIONS. *NM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jan 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE (FAILURE MILEAGE: 98000) AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIRE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND BURNED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 06V001000 FOR S... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jan 13, 2007
Incident date: Oct 19, 2005
SAFETY RECALL 23-HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE DID SPRING A LEAK AND BEFORE I COULD GET IT TO MY MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT, I DID HAVE AN UNDER THE HOOD FIRE THAT MELTED MOST EVERY PLASTIC PART BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THIS... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jan 2, 2007
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
TL* - WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIREMAN STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Jul 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SIX HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED, IT ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE REMAINS IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE HOWEVER INFORMATION WOULD NOT DISCLOSE FRO... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 30, 2006
Incident date: Jul 15, 2006
MY 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR AFTER BEING PARKED FOR OVER 6 HOURS. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED . THE CAR WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE...... SO FAR I CAN'T GET ANY EXPLANATION FOR THIS FIRE. THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS NOT VA... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jun 21, 2006
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW, SO THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE TIRES. TWO OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND YELLED AT THE CONTACT TO RUN FROM THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS GOI... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jun 19, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON JUNE 17, 2006 NHTSA... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 20, 2006
Incident date: Mar 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER FRACTURED. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER PULLEY TO FAIL AS WELL. THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER HOUSI... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jan 25, 2006
Incident date: Jan 6, 2006
MY SON BOUGHT A PLYMOUTH BREEZE 2000 AND ONLY HAD IT THREE AND A HALF WEEKS. HE NOTICED THAT POWER STEERING SEEMED TO BE A LITTLE HARDER TO STEER. I NOTICED H CAR SMELLED HOT TWO NIGHTS BEFORE THE FIRE. HE DROVE THE CAR TO A BASKETBALL GAME AND ARRIVED ABOUT 7:20PM. HE PARKED AND LOCKED THE CA... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 13, 2005
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
SO LAST NIGHT, I WANDER OVER TO A BBQ HELD BY SEVERAL OLD FRIENDS OF MINE. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING SOME FOLKS I HAVEN'T SEEN IN A WHILE, AND LET'S FACE IT - I LOVE PARTIES. I'M THERE FOR ALL OF 5 MINUTES, AND I'M JUST GETTING AROUND TOWARD SAYING HELLO TO SOME FRIENDS WHEN SOMEONE YELLS OUT ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 3, 2005
Incident date: Jul 22, 2005
PARKED CAR TURNED OFF IGNITION WALKED ABOUT 20 FEET AWAY AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I GOT CLOSER I SAW THE FLAMES. MY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN IT WAS NOT RUNNING. TOTAL LOSS. REPORTED TO POLICE BUT ONLY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP. *NM
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Jun 13, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER CAN BE MOVED WITHOUT KEYS IN IGNATION. HAS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WHILE SITTING AT IDLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 3, 2005
Incident date: Nov 6, 2004
DT: 2000 PLYMONTH BREEZE, CAUGHT FIRE IN CONSUMER'S YARD. NOTHING ELSE WAS ON FIRE NEAR VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S SON HAD JUST BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONSUMERS SON SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *TT *JB
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 21, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES, FOUND OUT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP, MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE FUEL PUMP AND THE WIRING ON IT HAD ACTUALLY BURNED, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP IS IN THE TANK. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 22, 2003
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TO SCHOOL. HE MADE IT MAYBE 2-21/2 BLOCKS DOWN THE ROAD WHEN HE SAYS HE HEARD A LITTLE NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING PROPERLY. OTHER VEHICLES BEGAN BLOWING THIER HORN AT HIM AND HE HAD TO STOP THE CAR, WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR HE SAW FLAMES START COM... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 22, 2003
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TO SCHOOL. HE MADE IT MAYBE 2-21/2 BLOCKS DOWN THE ROAD WHEN HE SAYS HE HEARD A LITTLE NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING PROPERLY. OTHER VEHICLES BEGAN BLOWING THIER HORN AT HIM AND HE HAD TO STOP THE CAR, WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR HE SAW FLAMES START COM... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Aug 9, 2003
Incident date: Aug 9, 2003
MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE QUIT WORKING AND EVEN REPLACING THE BRAKE BULBS, LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 16, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY SKIDDED ON THE ROAD AND HIT A DITCH, ROLLING TWICE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 2002
Incident date: Mar 31, 2002
WHILE WAITING AT A TOLL BOOTH, TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. WOULD CATCH OFF AND ON TO MOVE FORWARD. PRIOR TO THIS PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A WHINING SOUND. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT WHINING NOISE INDICATED DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jun 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 40, VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. TOWED TO DEALER,AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. SECOND AND FORTH GEARS GOT SO HOT THAT THEY MELTED TOGETHER, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FREEZE UP.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 9, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
WHEN STOPPING COULD HEAR METAL AGAINST METAL. CONSUMER LOOKED AT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE, PAD WAS BAD. TOOK TO A SPECIALIST, AND THEY SAID CALIPER WAS BAD.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Jul 26, 2000
IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE JERKING OR STICKING WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND THEY ALSO SQEAK OR SOUNDS LIKE AIR IN THE BRAKES
EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 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) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 34.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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, 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
49 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
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
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
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
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.
31-006-19
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.
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.
31-005-19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
0703
Jul 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECT CYLINDER HEAD COVER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *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
2600901
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC
1802001
Aug 17, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE, HARD START AND START & STALL.*CLS
2600701
Jul 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC
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
2600401
Apr 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
090600
Mar 10, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO CHANGES TO THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COMPONENTS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
030100
Feb 4, 2000
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL INFORMATION. *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
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
234899
Nov 12, 1999
220000 SEATS
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPRESS CONCERN THAT THE FABRIC APPEARS TO BE ROUGH (UNFINISHED) AT THE SEW LINE (SEAM) ON THE FRONT OF THE SEAT CUSHION WHERE THE FABRIC MEETS THE VINYL. *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
211699
Oct 22, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE (ATF +4 TYPE 9602). *MJS
242299
Oct 8, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON THE SANDEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SERVICE TOOLS. *MJS
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
090799
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING 2.5L V-6 HEAD GASKET APPLICATION. *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
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
9925
Jun 3, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE. *TT
081499
May 21, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *TT
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