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1997 Plymouth ProwlerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Prowler, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Plymouth Prowler has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1997 Plymouth Prowler recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Plymouth.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Prowler year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prowler median. How we score

'97'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Plymouth Prowler, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BALL JOINT SEPARATIONEA02033 · closed Feb 10, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-034
  2. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What Prowler owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL # 98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL INJECTION LEAKAGE; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER TWICE AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONCE. *AK
Complaint 856635 · Feb 9, 2000

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