1998 Plymouth Breeze engine and engine cooling problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 22, 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…”
filed May 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Breeze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Breeze | 7 | 18% |
| 1999 Breeze | 29 | 25% |
| 1997 Breeze | 83 | 54% |
| 1996 Breeze | 95 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.