10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 6
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 34,686 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire approximately five minutes after it was parked. A police report was filed. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that a manufacturer defect did not cause the fire. There is a recall for the steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections (NHTSA campaign id number 06V001000). The contact believed that this failure caused the fire. The current and failure mileages were 111,000.
- Memphis, TN, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. The contact had repairs performed under recall # 06V001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). He stated that another power steering hose is leaking, but the dealer will not make the replacement. The hose is spraying power steering fluid on the engine. The purchase date and correct VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
- Ester, AK, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. In 2004, the contact pulled into a gas station and her vehicle began smoking and caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed. One year later, she received safety recall notice # 06V001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The contact has a report from the fire department. The engine size and current and failure mileages were unknown.
- Moncks Corner, SC, USA
TL *- the contact has a 1999 Plymouth Breeze. The vehicle was parked when it made a noise. The contact went to investigate and found smoke and fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The fire burned a hole in the hood of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle is not operable. The contact received a safety recall, and would like to know what she can do.
- Dell Valle, TX, USA
Consumer complaint concerning recall that may have caused vehicle to smoke. Consumer drove vehicle to mechanic but they did not service vehicle. The consumer received a recall notice regarding the high pressure power steering hose. It stated that the hose could crack, cause fluid to leak and possibly result in a fire. The consumer called the dealer and made an appointment to have the recall work done. The consumer was informed that it would take a while to have the recall done because the parts were not available. The consumer had a problem making an appointment due to scheduling conflicts. A week later the consumer's vehicle begins to smoke under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to look at the vehicle therefore the consumer pick up the car the next day and had the hose replaced at an independent repair facility. The repairs were paid for by the consumer.
- Northridge, CA, USA
1999 Plymouth Breeze high pressure steering hose defect. The consumer believed the fire and the accidents that occurred, were due to a direct result of the two recalls that were issued. An inspector was sent to examine the vehicle and concluded the problems were not a result of the recalls. Updated 01/7/14 updated 02/26/14
- Jamaica, NY, USA
I have a '99 Plymouth Breeze, I was told that I needed to replace my power steering pump recently. I took it to the shop and found out that I did not need one, the pressure test said it was negative for a leak. Now unfortunately, four mechanic visits & $1300 later, my car caught fire today! I am more than a little upset. How, can a vehicle be so deceivingly dangerous! what am I to do now?!
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Salt Lake City, UT, USA