1997 Plymouth Breeze Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 155 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze overview page.
What owners report
“HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK-THIS HAS BEEN KNOWN AS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL-WHY HAS A RECALL NOT BEEN DONE WHEN IT IS SO WELL…”NHTSA complaint 10020524 — filed 05/26/2003
“OIL LEAK - 1999 - CAR (1997 BREEZE) STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME. DEALER REPAIRED CAR BY REPLACING HEAD GASKET AND CAM SEALS. THREE…”NHTSA complaint 10016941 — filed 05/02/2003
“THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD, WATER PUMPAND HOSES. COOLANT ALSO LEAKED FROM THE…”NHTSA complaint 10003890 — filed 01/15/2003
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Plymouth Breeze have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Plymouth Breeze: 54 of 155 complaints on file (34.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Plymouth Breeze have in total?
155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.