2001 Plymouth Prowler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments (7) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (4) · Suspension:front:shock Absorber (3)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-18 · Suspension · 73,000 mi“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…”
2017-06-21 · Steering · 88,000 mi · 💥 crash“lower right ball joint came apart…”
2017-06-14 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint · 99,300 mi“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 rig…”
2012-03-05 · Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments · 20 mi“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 assis…”
2010-10-05 · Suspension:front · 49,725 mi“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-ca…”
2007-04-13 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module · 10,100 mi“tl*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. *ak updated 05/04/07.*jb…”
2006-12-18 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint · 3,100 mi · 💥 crash“tl*- the contact said that the font spanking ball joint has a recall that has not been addressed. the contact said that he had made a right turn and accelerated to 16 mph when the ball joint failed. the contact said that he will have the car towed to a shop and that he will save all parts and the repair order.…”
2005-06-07 · Suspension:front:shock Absorber · 19,000 mi“front shocks and hood lift supports failed (4) times…”
2005-03-10 · Suspension:front:shock Absorber · 7,020 mi“the front shocks on the 2001 prowler are leaking the vehicle only has 7,020 miles and is less then 3 years old. *ak…”
2005-03-02 · Air Bags:frontal · 17,020 mi“no crashes or injuries. normal driving situation. this vehicle has low mileage. the failure of the "clock spring" in the steering column has caused the airbags to be disabled, and the airbag warning light is on. the cruise control functions on the steering wheel failed also.the "clockspring" provides the electrical connection to the driver side air…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.