AI Damage1999 Plymouth Prowler: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Plymouth Prowler filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 18
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 6% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 7 Latches, locks, linkages 6% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 9 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (17% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (6% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 18 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
This car is like new with only 5000 mi on it but for some reason the electric window on the passenger side is out and does not work--car has been garaged its whole life so it is a definite defect from chrysler corp--- I have heard some electric window regulators made by chrysler cause fires
My car has a leaking transmission, and could burn up the system if not fixed
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 contact stated that the vehicle loss power and stalled with no warning several times. The contact mentioned that force had to be applied to the brake pedal each time the failure occurred before it would restart. The vehicle was to be towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis.
Hood shocks do not support hood weight. The hood crashes down and I need to put a support pole there to hold it up. Replacing the shocks does not help--it only happens again. Many other prowler owners are experiencing the same thing.
1999 plymouth prowler hood supports will not hold up hood. Hood may fall injuring head, fingers and or hands.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,622 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Prowler has 12 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 18, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Plymouth Prowler?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (6%), knocking, grinding or other noise (6%), overheating, coolant loss (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Plymouth Prowler?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Plymouth Prowler from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.