AI Damage2000 Plymouth Breeze: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Plymouth Breeze filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 38
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 42% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 18% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 3% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 3% of all complaints
- Steering: 16 complaints (42% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (18% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (11% of all).
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (11% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 38 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While traveling on highway skidded on the road and hit a ditch, rolling twice. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.
Car owner reported fuel smell. We investigated and found the exhaust system had failed at the aft muffler exit to pipe, welded joint. This caused the fuel tank to melt and leak fuel. The heat shield was installed but the melting occurred over the top of the shield. We have photographs of the damage available.
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, and power steering cables needed to be replaced.
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.
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 of the title that verifies that.
I heard people stating the fire department was needed for a car on fire. I looked out the window and saw the breeze with substantial smoke coming from under the hood. I walked outside as the post office called 911. Having a clear view of the car, there were bits of material with flames dropping from under the car.
The dealer informed the contact that if she could not provide a receipt for the fuel pump recall repair (nhtsa campaign id number 06e088000: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that was performed in 2006, they could not assist. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 92,000.
While driving on the road at 45 mph the vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. The fire spread throughout the whole vehicle. The fire department arrived, and stated that they didn't know what caused the fire underneath the hood.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,094 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Breeze has 96 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 38, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Plymouth Breeze?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, engine and cooling, electrical system. Total complaints: 38. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (63%), steering or power steering problems (29%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Plymouth Breeze from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.