Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Plymouth Prowler
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Plymouth Prowler has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 11 complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 21 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Plymouth Prowler has a mixed reliability profile, with some mechanical issues and recalls mainly related to older aftermarket parts. While specific components occasionally fail, the low volume of complaints suggests these are not endemic issues. Maintenance costs and failure rates are generally moderate, making it an average choice for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| lower control arm | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$600 | occasional |
| brake master cylinder | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering vibration or noise
- Decreased braking efficiency
- Fuel delivery issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.