Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Plymouth Breeze
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Plymouth Breeze has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 174 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V244000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V183000 CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 67 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
Of the 174 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 174 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Plymouth Breeze has numerous complaints and several recalls, indicating subpar reliability. Complaints focus on engine cooling, powertrain, and steering. With 174 owner complaints and seven recalls, there are significant concerns, though the data remains somewhat limited for forming a complete picture.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| powertrain | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| steering system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating or coolant leaks
- Transmission shifting issues
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Plymouth Breeze at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.