Plymouth

Breeze

Midsize Cars · model years 1996 to 2000

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The verdict

Best year: 2000. complaints: 38, below this model's typical 174; recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 1996. complaints: 182, above this model's typical 174; recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Plymouth Breeze
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1996	3Gas	22	$2,850	6	182	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 39%, POWER TRAIN 10%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%
complaints: 182, above this model's typical 174 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
1997	2Gas	25	$2,500	4	155	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 42%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%, STEERING 7%
complaints: 155, above this model's typical 116 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 8 Score: 47 of 100, where higher is better.
1998	3Gas	23	$2,700	3	174	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 35%, POWER TRAIN 12%, STEERING 9%
complaints: 174, in line with this model's typical 174 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 complaints reporting a fire: 11 Score: 42 of 100, where higher is better.
1999	3Gas	23	$2,700	3	117	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 117, below this model's typical 174 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 25 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	3Gas	22	$2,850	5	38	STEERING 38%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 38, below this model's typical 174 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 22 Score: 68 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1996: 22 to 2000: 22

Owner complaints1996: 182 to 2000: 38

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Plymouth Breeze to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.