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2000 Plymouth BreezeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2000 Plymouth Breeze, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years60% below the Breeze median · #5 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints3824 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage115kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Plymouth Breeze has problems

38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering1614
Engine and engine cooling73
Electrical system44
Fuel system, gasoline31
Power train30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Fuel system, other11
Exterior lighting10
Air bags11
2 other systems21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 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

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 06V-001 · Jan 5, 2006 · 216,299 vehicles

Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Child seat

Recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-196 · Jul 17, 2000 · 3,400 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 00V-066 · Mar 2, 2000 · 17,000 vehicles

Risk. THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 00V-067 · Mar 2, 2000 · 38 vehicles

Risk. THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2000 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

2000 Plymouth Breeze safety ratings

2000 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Plymouth Breeze, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER STEERING FLUID FIRESEA05019 · closed Jan 12, 2006
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE05036 · closed Nov 7, 2005
    Led to recall 06V-001
In owners' words

What Breeze owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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,…
Complaint 10641112 · Oct 3, 2014 · 186,998 miles
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…
Complaint 10641008 · Oct 1, 2014
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…
Complaint 10494937 · Jan 28, 2013 · 132,000 miles

Own a 2000 Breeze?

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