2002 Fleetwood Prowler Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler. The part named most often is equipment, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and other or unknown (1). Of all complaints, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Equipment5 45%
- Body and structure4 36%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
Example complaints
Equipment: “The design ramp cannot be safely dispatched for its intended purpose. This rear wall which converts into the ramp is extremely heavy and cannot be maneuvered by a single individual, regardless of how robust they are, due to the wall's overall dimensions and weight distribution properties.”
NHTSA complaint #567424, filed 2002-09Body and structure: “Consumer discovered several cracks in the trailer frame and had it welded a couple of times but it keeps breaking. During routine maintenance, the consumer discovered cracks in the trailer frame at several locations. Cracks were discovered at the left rear axle mounting point to the bottom flange of the I-beam also in the web of the I-beam frame adjacent to the welds attaching the body to the frame support brackets. The cracks were visible and verified by dye penetrant inspection. The trailer has less than 10,000 miles on it and has been in use less than a year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236108, filed 2008-07Other or unknown: “Metal piece that holds carpet up, when the slide out is in place, is razor sharp/not visible and covered by carpet. It is causing major injuries to child's feet. When the slide out is in the in position, there is a three to four inch gap between the floor of the 5th wheel and the bottom of the slide. There is metal edging on the slide covered by carpet and is visibly unseen. Consumer's child was injured when her foot went under the slide. The top of the childs foot was sliced open approximately three to four inches long and I/2 inch deep.”
NHTSA complaint #8014405, filed 2002-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V120000Mar 19, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Prowler 1997–2004, Bounder 1997–2004, Discovery 1997–2004 +20 more
Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is…
- 03V452000Nov 4, 2003Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Prowler 2000–2004, Tioga 2000–2004, Bounder 2000–2004 +17 more
On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause…
Recall details for the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- RQ03009Wheel separationsClosed · Nov 21, 2003
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler.
Other model years of the Fleetwood Prowler
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 8 | 6,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 21 | 1,279 | 9 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 9 | 13,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 11 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Prowler model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.
Has the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.