CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Plymouth Prowler has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 Plymouth Prowler recalls
Most common 2002 Plymouth Prowler problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FIRST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (280 EAST WASHINGTON ST ROUTE ONE, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE BALL JOINT DETACHED AND THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO COVER THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V034000 (SUSPENSION) BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,080. THE VIN WAS NO
THE ORIGINAL CASE NHTSA CAMPING ID NUMBER 03V034000 HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY RESOLVE THE CAR'S CONTINUES TO LOOSE CONTROL BY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM JOINTS SEPARATE AND THE COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATE FROM THE CAR CAUSING THE COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH OF THE CAR. IS THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM AGAIN! *TR
THE VEHICLE'S HOOD SHOCKS DO NOT SUPPORT THE HOOD'S WEIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE HOOD CRASH DOWN SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING ONCE ON MY HAND CAUSING INJURY. OTHER OWNERS OF PLYMOUTH/CHRYSLER PROWLERS HAVE REPORTED CHANGING THE HOOD SHOCKS SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SOLUTION. SEVERAL OWNERS HAVE ALSO REPORTED BEING HIT ON THE HEAD WHILE LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HAVING INJURED THEIR WRISTS AND FINGERS FROM HOODS CRASHING DOWN. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH RESULTS IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND REMEDY VOLUNTARILY.
2002 Plymouth Prowler questions
Does the 2002 Plymouth Prowler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Plymouth Prowler: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Plymouth Prowler?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Unknown Or Other (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.