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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3,5 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR17/23/1919/29,7/22,68Premium1065TWO SEATERS

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
CHILD SEAT
00V366000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 06/15/1999 to 10/31/2000V (Vehicle)121175611/12/2000MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/09/200011/15/2000571225
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
NotesOwner 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
06E088000TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC E (Equipment)3924310/06/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/23/200610/26/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryFuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryTi 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.
NotesThis 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
06E022000BRAKE PARTS, INC. E (Equipment)744003/20/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/13/200603/13/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryLoss 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 SummaryAffinia (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.
NotesThis 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
03V034000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1997 to 03/31/2002V (Vehicle)1169804/04/2003ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC02/05/200302/12/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryA ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no.c03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
090020401/27/2004090050310005587Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to march 31, 2003. *mn03/04/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
EQUIPMENT
180120105/25/2001620066Subject 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. *tt07/11/2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
080150107/06/2001620919Information on moisture in headlamps. *tt09/04/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210090310/02/2005210180510003524Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc10/22/2003
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
21169910/22/1999211298612156New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602). *mjs06/06/2000
210599A09/03/1999210599607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt10/19/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
21109906/25/1999210598606171Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt08/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
21179910/29/1999612158Subject on reduced differential fill level/scheduled maintenance change interval. *mjs06/06/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
23010001/21/2000610006Information on convertible top damage. *tt04/13/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
180200206/24/2002183298634272Flash programming failure recovery. *slc09/28/2002
220010203/11/20022200101634082Chrome wheel care. *slc09/27/2002
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
24189909/03/1999607956Some vehicles may experience a flutter noise from hvac mode door. *tt10/19/1999
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
230150204/01/20022302701634077Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc09/27/2002
230270109/21/20012303400625650Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt11/30/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
EA02033CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/26/200202/10/2003BALL JOINT SEPARATION03V034000
 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
EA02033CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/26/200202/10/2003BALL JOINT SEPARATION03V034000
 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
EA02033CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/26/200202/10/2003BALL JOINT SEPARATION03V034000
 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
EA02033CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/26/200202/10/2003BALL JOINT SEPARATION03V034000
 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
08/01/200381001
 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
11/18/200252345103/28/1999
 Ball joint broke off .. front right .
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
09/02/20031929225
 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
10/17/2004748108/23/2004
 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
07/04/2002200010
 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
04/05/20033000207/04/2002
 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
02/08/200830000
 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
01/01/20051
 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
03/12/20031
 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
05/21/200346000109/10/2000
 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


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLST.PETERSBURGST.PETE.CHRYSLER-JEEP
NJE. HANOVER07936WARNOCK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP973-513-0800
RINEWPORTNEWPORT CHRYSLER