Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Plymouth Breeze owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. After driving approximately 40 MPH for two minutes, the vehicle caught fire when it was parked. The vehicle had previously been parked all day. The front end of the vehicle was melted. There was no prior failure or warnings. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was undetermined. After the fire, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 06V001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. While driving 5 MPH in a parking garage, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact then noticed flames rising from the hood. The vehicle was driven for 26 miles before the smoke occurred. The fire department was called and stated that the fire was due to electrical failure. The fire caused the windshield to crack and damaged the front end of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA recall number 06v00100 (steering), however, they refused to perform the repair. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 151,000.
Dt: consumer states that 1999 Plymouth Breeze caught on fire and burned completely. Consumers parked the car and turned off the engine, and 5 minutes later consumer was notified that vehicle was on fire. The fire started under the hood around the engine compartment. The battery was severely burned and it looked like the fire May have started there. A week earlier NHTSA recall 04V021000 repairs were done. The fire department came and extinguished the fire. Fire and police reports were issued.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated from 60 to 0 MPH before regaining power and returning to normal speed. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic where the map sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,434.
My 1999 Plymouth Breeze caught fire under the hood while sitting idle at a fast food drive thru. A bystander ran up to my window to advise that my car was on fire, he saw flames coming out of exhaust pipe. I then proceeded to get my 2 year old and sister out of the car. Firemen came to put the fire out in the car and stated it was some type of electrical fire. I had no warning of this no warning lights inside the car whatsoever.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. While driving 35 MPH the engine stalled and smoke was coming from under the dashboard. The power control module fuse was blown. When he tried to restart the vehicle the fuse blew again. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.
My 3 1/2 year old son was getting in the car and bumped the gear shift while the car was off, no foot on the brake and no keys in the ignition and it rolled backwards across the street and hit the neighbors tree resulting in $3100 in damage to trunk and bumper. My insurance had to pay even though I reported it all the way to the attorney general. Chrysler stated we should have done routine checks and would not pay to fix the defect or damages. Recently there was an alert in consumer report and there have been many incidences of the same nature. What's it going to take before they send out a recall? Luckily my son was not injured. I can't switch car insurance because it was recorded as an accident and I would have higher rates which is in my opinion chryslers fault.
Exactly as the recall is printed on your web page. You have my address wrong you added a 0 is why we never received recall letter until car already burnt up when fire department put it out they informed us of recall. So we looked it up on web site. Thank god my 17 yr old wasn't injured. She is still traumatized it was scary to her and I would of sued you if she was hurt but she wasn't so replace the money or the car thank you she earned it herself. Were honest people and want a resolution without it costing you court cost. I receive letters from attorneys in the mail offering to resolve the matter. Just do the honest thing,as the law states.
Within seconds of turning off and exiting the vehicle, the consumer was notified by an officer that smoke was coming from under the hood. When the consumer returned to the vehicle, fire was coming from underneath the vehicle from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted. Upon arrival they tried to open the hood and extinguish the engine fire. The report indicated that the cause of the fire was due to a failure of equipment or heat source. A fire report was filed. (faulty equipment) caused the engine to explode. The consumer requested compenstation for the loss.
Dt: the contact's daughter took vehicle to an independent repair shop because the vehicle was leaking fluid from the engine. The repair shop personnel told her it would be awhile before they could get to her vehicle. She needed to leave, and they told her it would be safe to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was driven home and parked. Then, someone noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. She went outside and discovered the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 2/24/2006 -
Electrical complaints in other Breeze years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 1999 Plymouth Breeze?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Plymouth Breeze, 19% of the model year's 117 complaints. The component named most often is ignition › switch (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Plymouth Breeze electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 1999 Plymouth Breeze, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Plymouth Breeze electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 10 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.