Most common 1997 Plymouth Prowler problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Plymouth Prowler complaints by model year
Best Prowler years: 1997. Compare all years →
1997 Plymouth Prowler recalls (3)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
On certain passenger vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints May experience a loss of lubrication that can result in accelerated wear and possible separation from the steering knuckle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies. Owner notification began on April 4, 2003.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper…
Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. Some of the frame welds that affect vehicle control and crashworthiness were omitted in six zones in the frame.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the critical welds. Any vehicles missing welds will be corrected by teams of welders in the field.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1997 Plymouth Prowler:
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
Ball joint separation
Odi has received complaints that the subject vehicles have had one or both of their lower ball joints separate and cause the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground.daimler Chrysler?s assessment of the ball joint failures is that the joint failure May be precipitated by the loss of joint lubrication.the loss of lubrication could result in accelerated wear and possible joint separation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1997 Plymouth Prowler a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1997 Prowler rates better than average: 71% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Prowler at the same age. It is one of the best Prowler years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Plymouth Prowler?
The fuel & propulsion system — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about fuel injection system. Next is the locks & latches (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Plymouth Prowler have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1997 Plymouth Prowler, the most recent from February 5, 2003 (lower arm). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Plymouth Prowler?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997. See the full Plymouth Prowler years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.