Most common 2001 Plymouth Prowler problems
Share of the 21 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Plymouth Prowler complaints by model year
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2001 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 2001 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 2001 Plymouth Prowler owners say
Suspension
While driving straight at 40 MPH on a smooth roadway, city street, the right,lower ball joint separated from the a-frame. The steering wheel locked. I was able to guide the vehicle to the right edge of the roadway. There was no warning.. Noise or any other indication of the failure. Just the pop of the failed ball joint separating and then the right front of the car scraping on the pavement. Other vehicles in the area steered around me to avoid a collision.
Tl*- the contact said that the font spanking ball joint has a recall that has not been addressed. The contact said that he had made a right turn and accelerated to 16 MPH when the ball joint failed. The contact said that he will have the car towed to a shop and that he will save all parts and the repair order.
Body & structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Plymouth Prowler. The contact stated that the mechanism which held the hood open failed and the hood dropped down onto his head. The failure recurred a total of five times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four occasions and was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to assist with the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired after the fifth failure. The failure mileage was 20. Updated 04/06/12 updated 05/31/12
Working in the engine compartment with the hood open. Hood strut rods release ( hold the hood open and then release suddenly) the hood without warning and the hood slams down on whatever is in the way. Hit in the head two different times causing contusions and abrasions to my head. Problem occurred with 200 miles on the car and dealership replaced the strut rods at 1300 miles. The new strut rods are starting to exhibit the same problem. (dealer kept the original hood struts.)
2001 Plymouth Prowler engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Plymouth Prowler a good car?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Prowler rates average: 1.3× 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 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
The suspension — 11 complaints, 52% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › control arm › lower ball joint. Next are the body & structure (7) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Plymouth Prowler problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 81% 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.