Most common 2000 Plymouth Prowler problems
Share of the 17 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 →
2000 Plymouth Prowler recalls (2)
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.
Child seat
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Plymouth Prowler:
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.
What 2000 Plymouth Prowler owners say
Suspension
The lower ball joints fail constantly, I have had to replace my lower ball joints 3 times in 19,000 miles. Chrysler has recalled them and replaced them free for the first failure, but will not replace additional failures. A lower ball joint failure will cause loss of steering and will cause an accident. Every time they fail, they also destroy the rim. Chrysler knows very well that this is a problem, but will not cover the cost of replacements after they have repaired this item once. Every time there is a failure, Chrysler wants to sell you a complete lower control arm that cost $ 1200 dollars each. The lower ball joint usually fails when pulling away from a curb with the wheels turned, and there is a loss of steering at this point. Chrysler knows this is a problem, and should warranty this item for life as most of the prowlers are very low mileage with less than 30,000 miles. …
While driving, the ball joint separated from the lower control arm and the car had to be quickly stopped. The car was not drivable and had to be assisted to a safe area. The car was recalled in 2003 to address the same problem (2000 Plymouth Prowler suspension recall 03V034000). However, I was told by the person repairing the car that the replacement part has the same problem of coming apart during driving and it is a major safety hazard. Chrysler will not honor the old recall or issue a new one because the car is a Plymouth and they do not service or back Plymouth products as a result of their bankruptcy.
Body & structure
Hood shocks do not support hood weight. I have had the hood crash down several times, but no one was hurt. Part is of faulty design. Replacements do not workl, and crash hood if underhood sound insulation gets wet. Extereme danger of death by crashing hood. Many other owners of Plymouth/Chrysler prowlers have reported changing the hood shocks several times with no solution. Several other owners have reported being hit on the head while looking under the hood, having injured their wrists and fingers from hoods crashing down. You have received many reports already. When the hell are you going to do something about this? How many people have to get injured or die? Why don't you do your job, like you are supposed to, and demand a dc recall. Please do not take this lightly, it is a serious problem, with serious consequences.
Hood shocks do not support hood weight. I have had the hood crash down several times, I was hit in the head and had my fingers cut. Other owners of Plymouth/Chrysler prowlers have reported changing the hood shocks several times with no solution. Several other owners have reported being hit on the head while looking under the hood, having injured their wrists and fingers from hoods crashing down.
2000 Plymouth Prowler engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 21 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Plymouth Prowler a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Prowler rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Prowler at the same age. 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 2000 Plymouth Prowler?
The suspension — 8 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › control arm › lower arm. Next are the body & structure (6) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Plymouth Prowler have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 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.
At what mileage do 2000 Plymouth Prowler problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 19,000 miles; 77% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.