AI Damage2000 Plymouth Prowler: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Plymouth Prowler filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 17
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 47% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 35% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 6% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 8 complaints (47% of all).
- Structure: 6 complaints (35% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (6% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (6% of all).
- Visibility: 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 17 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 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
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.
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).
Window regulator or the cable envelope that has cracked open and not allowing the spinning cable to push the window and the cable is literally coming out of the envelope, or envelope/tubing is simply pulling apart while the interior cable is in motion. .
The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower control arm ball joints needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 plymouth prowler. The contact stated that the hood props would not support the hood lid when opened. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired. The exact repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,952.
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.
Hood struts won't support hood,have been replaced by chrysler once and car has 2000 miles since replacement and no good again.warranty has expired and I see no use replacing again with what chrysler sells.car is 2000 plymouth prowler.I also think chrysler should stand behind this item.
While pulling the top down latch broke. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who has to order the parts for repairs.
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 8,820 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 17, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Plymouth Prowler?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, structure, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (12%), loss of power / limp mode (6%), windows, sunroof (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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.