no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
1997 Plymouth BreezeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 155 owner complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Plymouth Breeze has problems
155 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
83Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
14Steering
14Suspension
11Power train
9Electrical system
9Air bags
7Fuel system, gasoline
4Equipment
2011 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 83 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 1 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 4 |
| Air bags | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 20 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1997 Plymouth Breeze recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Hood: hinge and attachments
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Plymouth.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Breeze year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Breeze median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1997 Plymouth Breeze safety ratings
1997 Plymouth Breeze 4 DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Plymouth Breeze, and the recalls they led to.
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKLed to recall 04V-021
- STEERING SHAFT BINDINGLed to recall 01I012000
- STEERING SHAFT BINDINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Breeze owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS A REPORT MADE BY THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.…
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 WATER PUMPS IN 3 YEARS. I OWN A PLYMOUTH BREEZE(1997) AND I JUST HAD TO REPLACE ANOTHER WATER PUMP PLUS IT DID DAMAGE TO VALVES AND HEAD. IT COST ME $1600.00. THE MECHANIC SAID IT IS THE WAY THAT CHRYSLER MADE THIS CAR. HE SAID THE INTREPPIT AND THE…
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOSPITAL, THE INTERCOM ANNOUNCED THERE WAS A VEHICLE ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. *JB *NM
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