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2000 Plymouth Prowler Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Plymouth Prowler has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Plymouth dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Plymouth Prowler owner complaints

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Plymouth Prowler, describing incidents dated July 4, 2002 to August 15, 2016.

Most-cited components

Suspension 8 complaints
Structure 6 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Together, the 17 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10957684 · Filed February 28, 2017
THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FAIL CONSTANTLY, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY LOWER BALL JOINTS 3 TIMES IN 19,000 MILES. CHRYSLER HAS RECALLED THEM AND REPLACED THEM FREE FOR THE FIRST FAILURE, BUT WILL NOT REPLACE ADDITIONAL FAILURES. A LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE WILL CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING AND WILL CAUSE AN…
ODI #10779131 · Filed October 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE CAR HAD TO BE QUICKLY STOPPED. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE ASSISTED TO A SAFE AREA. THE CAR WAS RECALLED IN 2003 TO ADDRESS THE SAME PROBLEM (2000 PLYMOUTH PROWLER SUSPENSION RECALL 03V034000). HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD…
ODI #10552266 · Filed November 14, 2013
WINDOW REGULATOR OR THE CABLE ENVELOPE THAT HAS CRACKED OPEN AND NOT ALLOWING THE SPINNING CABLE TO PUSH THE WINDOW AND THE CABLE IS LITERALLY COMING OUT OF THE ENVELOPE, OR ENVELOPE/TUBING IS SIMPLY PULLING APART WHILE THE INTERIOR CABLE IS IN MOTION. . *TR

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2000 Plymouth Prowler in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA02-033: BALL JOINT SEPARATION
Closed February 10, 2003
- Recall 03V-034

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION

NHTSA #06E088000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported October 23, 2006 · TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC

Potentially affected: 39,243 vehicles

Owners notified October 6, 2006

Defect description

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

Safety consequence

FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER

NHTSA #06E022000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported March 13, 2006 · BRAKE PARTS, INC.

Potentially affected: 7,440 vehicles

Owners notified March 20, 2006

Defect description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

Safety consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AC DELCO, AIMCO, CARQUEST, AND BENDIX BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

NHTSA #03V034000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm · NHTSA notice

Reported February 5, 2003 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 11,698 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign C03 · Owners notified April 4, 2003 · Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – March 31, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A BALL JOINT THAT HAS SEPARATED MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO.C03. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR

NHTSA #00V366000 · Child Seat · NHTSA notice

Reported November 9, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,211,756 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 957 · Owners notified November 12, 2000 · Vehicles built June 15, 1999 – October 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

17 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler.

Suspension

ODI #10957684

Incident: August 15, 2016 · Filed: February 28, 2017

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FAIL CONSTANTLY, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY LOWER BALL JOINTS 3 TIMES IN 19,000 MILES. CHRYSLER HAS RECALLED THEM AND REPLACED THEM FREE FOR THE FIRST FAILURE, BUT WILL NOT REPLACE ADDITIONAL FAILURES. A LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE WILL CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING AND WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. EVERY TIME THEY FAIL, THEY ALSO DESTROY THE RIM. CHRYSLER KNOWS VERY WELL THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPLACEMENTS AFTER THEY HAVE REPAIRED THIS ITEM ONCE. EVERY TIME THERE IS A FAILURE, CHRYSLER WANTS TO SELL YOU A COMPLETE LOWER CONTROL ARM THAT COST $ 1200 DOLLARS EACH. THE LOWER BALL JOINT USUALLY FAILS WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A CURB WITH THE WHEELS TURNED, AND THERE IS A LOSS OF STEERING AT THIS POINT. CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM, AND SHOULD WARRANTY THIS ITEM FOR LIFE AS MOST OF THE PROWLERS ARE VERY LOW MILEAGE WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. CHRYSLER DOES HAVE A RECALL KIT THAT IS AVAILABLE TO DEALERS ONLY THAT INCLUDES THE BALL JOINTS ONLY , BUT WILL NOT SELL THEM TO THE PUBLIC AND WE CAN ONLY BUY THEM WITH THE COMPLETE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT CAN & WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE RECALL KIT PART NUMBER IS ( CBBTC030)

Suspension

ODI #10779131

Incident: September 15, 2015 · Filed: October 1, 2015

WHILE DRIVING, THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE CAR HAD TO BE QUICKLY STOPPED. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE ASSISTED TO A SAFE AREA. THE CAR WAS RECALLED IN 2003 TO ADDRESS THE SAME PROBLEM (2000 PLYMOUTH PROWLER SUSPENSION RECALL 03V034000). HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD BY THE PERSON REPAIRING THE CAR THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS THE SAME PROBLEM OF COMING APART DURING DRIVING AND IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. CHRYSLER WILL NOT HONOR THE OLD RECALL OR ISSUE A NEW ONE BECAUSE THE CAR IS A PLYMOUTH AND THEY DO NOT SERVICE OR BACK PLYMOUTH PRODUCTS AS A RESULT OF THEIR BANKRUPTCY.

Visibility

ODI #10552266

Incident: June 1, 2011 · Filed: November 14, 2013

WINDOW REGULATOR OR THE CABLE ENVELOPE THAT HAS CRACKED OPEN AND NOT ALLOWING THE SPINNING CABLE TO PUSH THE WINDOW AND THE CABLE IS LITERALLY COMING OUT OF THE ENVELOPE, OR ENVELOPE/TUBING IS SIMPLY PULLING APART WHILE THE INTERIOR CABLE IS IN MOTION. . *TR

Suspension

ODI #10519367

Incident: June 17, 2003 · Filed: June 11, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V0034000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN YEARS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000. *TR

Structure

ODI #10513318

Incident: May 10, 2006 · Filed: May 23, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD PROPS WOULD NOT SUPPORT THE HOOD LID WHEN OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE EXACT REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,952.

Suspension

ODI #10259249

Incident: February 8, 2008 · Filed: February 18, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. IN 2001, THE CONTACT FIRST EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT AT THE COST OF $1,800. IN 2003, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V034000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Structure

ODI #10114802

Incident: September 2, 2003 · Filed: March 26, 2005

HOOD SHOCKS DO NOT SUPPORT HOOD WEIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE HOOD CRASH DOWN SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO ONE WAS HURT. PART IS OF FAULTY DESIGN. REPLACEMENTS DO NOT WORKL, AND CRASH HOOD IF UNDERHOOD SOUND INSULATION GETS WET. EXTEREME DANGER OF DEATH BY CRASHING HOOD. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF PLYMOUTH/CHRYSLER PROWLERS HAVE REPORTED CHANGING THE HOOD SHOCKS SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SOLUTION. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED BEING HIT ON THE HEAD WHILE LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HAVING INJURED THEIR WRISTS AND FINGERS FROM HOODS CRASHING DOWN. YOU HAVE RECEIVED MANY REPORTS ALREADY. WHEN THE HELL ARE YOU GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS? HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO GET INJURED OR DIE? WHY DON'T YOU DO YOUR JOB, LIKE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO, AND DEMAND A DC RECALL. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY, IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM, WITH SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.*AK

Suspension

ODI #10109587

Incident: January 1, 2005 · Filed: January 12, 2005

THE VEHICLE'S LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE RECALLED 18 MONTHS AGO BUT THE DEALER STILL HASN'T RECEIVED THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V034000. *SC *JB

Structure

ODI #10105821

1 injury

Incident: October 17, 2004 · Filed: January 5, 2005

HOOD SHOCKS DO NOT SUPPORT HOOD WEIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE HOOD CRASH DOWN SEVERAL TIMES, I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD AND HAD MY FINGERS CUT. OTHER OWNERS OF PLYMOUTH/CHRYSLER PROWLERS HAVE REPORTED CHANGING THE HOOD SHOCKS SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SOLUTION. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED BEING HIT ON THE HEAD WHILE LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HAVING INJURED THEIR WRISTS AND FINGERS FROM HOODS CRASHING DOWN.*AK

Structure

ODI #10104622

1 injury

Incident: July 4, 2002 · Filed: December 28, 2004

HOOD SHOCKS DO NOT SUPPORT HOOD WEIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE HOOD CRASH DOWN SEVERAL TIMES, AND WAS HURT. OTHER OWNERS OF PLYMOUTH/CHRYSLER PROWLERS HAVE REPORTED CHANGING THE HOOD SHOCKS SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SOLUTION. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED BEING HIT ON THE HEAD WHILE LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HAVING INJURED THEIR WRISTS AND FINGERS FROM HOODS CRASHING DOWN. *JB

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