Plymouth Prowler recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Plymouth Prowler, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Plymouth Prowler, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1997–2002 with 13 recall campaigns and 69 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1999 (4), 1997 (3), and 2001 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2001 (23), 1999 (23), and 2000 (17).
- Top recall themes: Structure, Visibility and lighting, and Fuel and emissions.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments, Suspension.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Structure
2 campaigns · Years: 1997, 1999These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1999These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1997These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 2000–2001These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 00V366000 · Child seat
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 1997–2002These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 03V034000 · Suspension: Lower arm
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Plymouth Prowler in NHTSA complaint data are Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments, Suspension.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm, Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. |
| 2001 | 2 | 23 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments, Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Suspension:front:shock absorber. |
| 2000 | 2 | 17 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments, Suspension, Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. |
| 1999 | 4 | 23 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Steering:rack and pinion:rack, Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Suspension , Child seat and Interior lighting
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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