The 2000 Plymouth Prowler has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,223,454 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION03V0340002003-02-0511,698 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A BALL JOINT THAT HAS SEPARATED MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WITH MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT…
CHILD SEAT00V3660002000-11-091,211,756 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
4
2injuries
SUSPENSION
3
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
1
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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. . *tr”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 plymouth prowler. In 2001, the contact first experienced failure with the front passenger side lower ball joint. The dealer replaced the lower ball joint at the cost of $1,800. In 2003, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v034000…”
“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…”
“The vehicle's lower ball joints were recalled 18 months ago but the dealer still hasn't received the parts to repair the problem. *nm recall campaign 03v034000. *sc *jb”
“The hood supports will not hold the hood up while I am working on the engine. The car is a 2000 plymouth prowler. Chrysler replaced the hood supports under warranty for the same problem. If you have you head under the hood, it slowly settles on your head. This a recurring problem. The date below…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA02033 Opened 2002-11-26 · closed 2003-02-10
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…
InvestigationEA02033 Opened 2002-11-26 · closed 2003-02-10
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…
InvestigationEA02033 Opened 2002-11-26 · closed 2003-02-10
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…
InvestigationEA02033 Opened 2002-11-26 · closed 2003-02-10
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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler as of
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