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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
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rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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122
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Worse than average
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Collision Index
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101
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Average
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Theft Index
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9
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,315,768
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V021000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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04-10-2006
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Units potentially affected:
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216,299
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V001000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high-pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat, age and develop a leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire. Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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366,508
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V244000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances. Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.
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This 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is free during basic coverage. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels, inner panels are covered under corrosion for 3 years only. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.
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This 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE/EXPRESSO warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Blowing away the competition.
By Paul A. Eisenstein, NewCarTestDrive.com
It's been a long time since the Baby Boomers wore bell bottoms--and could get a new car at an affordable price. These days, entry level buyers--whether Boomers on a budget, or Gen-Xers finishing college--will find it rough to afford anything new. But if they're looking for a real alternative to a three-year-old sedan, the Breeze should land high on their shopping list.It's a great-looking car that's also roomy and loaded with more standard features than you'd expect. And for just a little more, you can add a lot of upgrades, everything from CD sound to a peppier powertrain. Plain and simple, the Breeze is a car to consider. |
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Overview:
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Something's happened over the past 20 years. Back when the Baby Boomers were wearing bell bottoms and beads, young buyers could pick up a stripped-down new car without asking for an advance on their family inheritance. These days, it's almost impossible to find anything that fits into the "truly affordable" category. One reason is that even the low-end Asian imports are loaded up with high-cost and high-profit features. The Plymouth Breeze is designed to rework that equation. This roomy sedan is the type of low-price, high-value vehicle that should blow away the competition. It's sporty, stylish and offers a surprising amount of interior space, yet it's affordable enough to attract many of the young buyers who might otherwise be forced to settle for something "pre-owned." The Breeze is one of three Chrysler "cloud cars," compact cars that offer nearly as much interior space as a midsize sedan. Of the trio (Cirrus, Stratus, Breeze), the Breeze is the "stripped down" version. But don't think that means a bare-bones, barely driveable car. The Plymouth Breeze comes standard with popular features: air conditioning, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, power front-disc/rear-drum brakes, AM/FM stereo, tilt steering column and dual front airbags. For 1999, power windows, door locks and mirrors have been made standard equipment. Better yet, you won't feel like you're driving the domestic equivalent of a Yugo. Here's a look at what you get for your money.
Read the complete
1999 Plymouth Breeze review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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