Electrical complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Plymouth Breeze. 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. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 186,998.
Dt*: the contact stated six hours after the vehicle had been parked, it erupted into flames. The fire department was called who extinguished the fire. The vehicle remains in the parking lot where the fire occurred. The manufacturer sent a representative however information would not disclose from the respresentative. The main damage is located in the dash and driver side door.
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.
On 11/22/2017 a fire originated in the drivers side dashboard resulting in the vehicle burning to a total loss of the vehicle. Was towed and kept by the tow truck operator after we relinquished the title.
Dt: the contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Breeze. On 10-09-05 the car caught on fire and burned. It was parked in the driveway. The contact reported having no problems with the car prior to this incident. The fire department was called, and they said it was some type of electrical short that caused the fire. The police also responded. The fire originated from under the hood. The car was totaled. The contact had liability insurance on the car. The contact stated there was a recall concerning the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. He received the recall letter a tthe beginning of July-2005. He was back and forth with the Chrysler dealers since receiving the recall letter because the dealer said they needed a recall number and paper work from their home office concerning the recall. The consumer was unable to get the recall repairs done.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot it caught on fire. The fire occurred without warning. There was a report made by the police and fire departments. The fire department determined the fire started in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection the dealer determined the fire was caused by the electrical wiring. No repairs have been made. Updated 4/11/2006 -
Prior to the fire my car was parked in driveway and when I walked outside the wind shild wipers were going. I was unable to get them to stop so I had to pull the fuse out. Then on July 11 2004 my car caught fire under the hood it appeared to have started in the fuse box.
Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Breeze years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (22), 1998 (12), 1997 (9) and 1996 (7) model years. Electrical complaints make up 19% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Plymouth Breeze electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for any Plymouth Breeze model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Plymouth Breeze electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 102,000 miles; 4% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the ignition › switch (9 mentions), followed by the wiring › front underhood (7).
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.