no report yet
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A BALL JOINT THAT HAS SEPARATED MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
1999 Plymouth ProwlerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1999 Plymouth Prowler, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Plymouth Prowler has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Suspension
3Power train
3Structure
1Interior lighting
1Electrical system
1Steering
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1999 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
Structure: frame and members
Risk. SOME OF THESE FRAMES COULD FRACTURE UNDER VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE HANDLING OR VEHICLE CONTROL.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED GROUND CIRCUIT TO ILLUMINATE THE LAMP IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MALFUNCTION.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. IF THE BULBS FALL OUT, THE DISPLAY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO READ.
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
1999 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 1999 Plymouth Prowler, and the recalls they led to.
- BALL JOINT SEPARATIONLed to recall 03V-034
- BALL JOINTNo recall
In owners' words
What Prowler owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased my 1999 Plymouth Prowler in August of 2022. I was told that it has a recall on the front suspension lower ball joints that was issued on 03/28/2003. I contacted a dealership for an appointment to get it fixed and they said they would order the ball joints. They also said it takes a…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT AXLE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED A FEW YEARS BACK FOR THE SAME FAILURE UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE…
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