2001 Plymouth Prowler recalls and problems

The 2001 Plymouth Prowler has 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Plymouth dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Plymouth Prowler vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Plymouth Prowler recalls

Recall 03V-034: Suspension

Reported Feb 5, 2003 · 11,698 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints may experience a loss of lubrication that can result in accelerated wear and possible separation from the steering knuckle.

Risk: A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies. Owner notification began on april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or check on-line at http://www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/chrysler/index.jsp

Recall 00V-366: Child Seat

Reported Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

2001 Plymouth Prowler problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	13
Structure	7
Air Bags	2
Steering	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments — 7
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 5
Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber — 3
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm — 1
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 1
Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Plymouth Prowler complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 73,000 miles · reported May 18, 2020

The ball joints are weak. Have been from the beginning. The don't last as long as with other cars and break fairly easy. It's a problem that needs to be addressed asap. I was very lucky, mine broke as I was pulling into a parking spot at a restaurant. I had just gotten off the interstate doing highway speed.

Suspension · at 99,300 miles · reported Jun 14, 2017

While driving straight at 40 MPH on a smooth roadway, city street, the right,lower ball joint separated from the a-frame. The steering wheel locked. I was able to guide the vehicle to the right edge of the roadway. There was no warning.. Noise or any other indication of the failure. Just the pop of the failed ball joint separating and then the right front of the car scraping on the pavement. Other vehicles in the area steered around me to avoid a collision.

Structure · at 20 miles · reported Mar 5, 2012

The contact owns a 2001 plymouth prowler. The contact stated that the mechanism which held the hood open failed and the hood dropped down onto his head. The failure recurred a total of five times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four occasions and was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to assist with the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired after the fifth failure. The failure mileage was 20. Updated 04/06/12 updated 05/31/12

Suspension · at 49,725 miles · reported Oct 5, 2010

I own a 2001 chrysler prowler and on september 25, 2010 I was driving home from a car show and the right front lower ball joint failed. The lower suspension "a" arm collapsed and the wheel caved in. Just an hour earlier I was driving on the freeway and this could have resulted in a terrible accident. This ball joint was the replacement from a re-call for all prowler ball joints. The ball joint that failed was the "new" design and I don't understand why it too failed. I had the car towed to the chrysler dealership and they replaced both lower balls joint under the previous "re-call"…

Air Bags · at 10,100 miles · reported Apr 13, 2007

The contact owns a 2001 plymouth prowler. The air bag indicator light illuminated and would not dim. Afterwards, the check air bag indicator light illuminated. A local mechanic diagnosed the clock spring as the failure. The current and failure mileages were 10,100. Updated 05/04/07.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler: 03V-034 (suspension), 00V-366 (child seat). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?

Owners report suspension problems most often (13 reports), followed by structure (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,100 miles.

Are Plymouth recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Plymouth dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.