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2002 Plymouth BreezeRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2002 Plymouth Breeze. Most complaints involve service brakes, hydraulic (1) and vehicle speed control (1).

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Combined MPG
—
No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2002 Plymouth Breeze as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2002 – Aug 2002
  1. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  2. Vehicle speed control1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Breeze model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996183
1997160
1998181
1999122
200038
20021
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes, hydraulic

1 report
“WHILE TRAVELING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION BRAKES CLAPPER BECAME RED HOT ORANGE AND GLOWING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 29, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic, Vehicle speed controlODI 8017540

Vehicle speed control

1 report
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Plymouth Breeze as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026
05 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
07 —FAQ

2002 Breeze questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Plymouth Breeze have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.

What are the most common 2002 Plymouth Breeze problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes, hydraulic (1), vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026