CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Plymouth Prowler has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (13 reports).
2001 Plymouth Prowler recalls
Most common 2001 Plymouth Prowler problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
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. *TR
LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT CAME APART
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.
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE.
TL* 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*LJ UPDATED 05/31/12
2001 Plymouth Prowler questions
Does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (13), Structure (7), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Plymouth Prowler has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.