2002 Plymouth Prowler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (1) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (27)
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 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-29 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint · 65,080 mi“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…”
2012-10-08 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm · 18,650 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2005-07-15 · Unknown Or Other · 9,255 mi“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, ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.