Plymouth Prowler 2000
Model Prowler made in 2000 by Plymouth got 12 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, steering and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningchild seat, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 3,5 engine.
Model 2000
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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3,5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 17/23/19 | 19/29,7/22,68 | Premium | 1065 | TWO SEATERS |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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CHILD SEAT | ||||||||||||||||
00V366000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/15/1999 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1211756 | 11/12/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/09/2000 | 11/15/2000 | 571 | 225 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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 attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
06E088000 | TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 39243 | 10/06/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/2006 | 10/26/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. these fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above. silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
03V034000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 03/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11698 | 04/04/2003 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/05/2003 | 02/12/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 1-800-853-1403 or check on-line at http://www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/chrysler/index.jsp | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no.c03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
0900204 | 01/27/2004 | 0900503 | 10005587 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to march 31, 2003. *mn | 03/04/2004 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
EQUIPMENT | |||||
1801201 | 05/25/2001 | 620066 | Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
0801501 | 07/06/2001 | 620919 | Information on moisture in headlamps. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
2100903 | 10/02/2005 | 2101805 | 10003524 | Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc | 10/22/2003 |
2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
211699 | 10/22/1999 | 211298 | 612156 | New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602). *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
211099 | 06/25/1999 | 210598 | 606171 | Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
211799 | 10/29/1999 | 612158 | Subject on reduced differential fill level/scheduled maintenance change interval. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
230100 | 01/21/2000 | 610006 | Information on convertible top damage. *tt | 04/13/2000 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
2200102 | 03/11/2002 | 2200101 | 634082 | Chrome wheel care. *slc | 09/27/2002 |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
241899 | 09/03/1999 | 607956 | Some vehicles may experience a flutter noise from hvac mode door. *tt | 10/19/1999 | |
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
2301502 | 04/01/2002 | 2302701 | 634077 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc | 09/27/2002 |
2302701 | 09/21/2001 | 2303400 | 625650 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt | 11/30/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SUSPENSION | ||||||
EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
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 | ||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||
EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
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 | ||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||
EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
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 | ||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||
EA02033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/26/2002 | 02/10/2003 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION | 03V034000 | |
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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
08/01/2003 | 8100 | 1 | |
While pulling the top down latch broke. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who has to order the parts for repairs.*ak *ts | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
11/18/2002 | 52345 | 1 | 03/28/1999 |
Ball joint broke off .. front right . | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
09/02/2003 | 19292 | 25 | |
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.*ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
10/17/2004 | 748 | 1 | 08/23/2004 |
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.*ak | |||
07/04/2002 | 2000 | 10 | |
Hood shocks do not support hood weight. i have had the hood crash down several times, and was hurt. 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. *jb | |||
04/05/2003 | 3000 | 2 | 07/04/2002 |
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.*ak | |||
11/23/2004 | |||
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 was the last time i had the hood open.*ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
02/08/2008 | 30000 | ||
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 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). the vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of five times for the failure. the most recent failure occurred on february 8, 2008. while driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 120,000. | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
03/12/2003 | 1 | ||
The front passenger lower control arm broke. *jb | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
1 | |||
Consumer has been waiting since march of 2003 for parts. suspension was broken. dealer stated parts were not available.*ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
05/21/2003 | 46000 | 1 | 09/10/2000 |
The dealership doesn't have the tools or parts to perform the recall on the lower ball joints 03 v 034 000. *mr *scc |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | ST.PETERSBURG | ST.PETE.CHRYSLER-JEEP | ||
NJ | E. HANOVER | 07936 | WARNOCK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP | 973-513-0800 |
RI | NEWPORT | NEWPORT CHRYSLER |