1999 Plymouth Prowler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 50%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Plymouth Prowler, 50% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dealership was unable to perform the lower control arm ball joint recall 03v-034000,the brake system lamp recall 99v-245000, the frame strength recall 99v-313000, and the gear shift position lighting recall 98v-104000 because the parts haven't been available. This has been going on for over 3 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10082195, filed 2004-07, 800 miles“I purchased my 1999 Plymouth Prowler in August of 2022. I was told that it has a recall on the front suspension lower ball joints that was issued on 03/28/2003. I contacted a dealership for an appointment to get it fixed and they said they would order the ball joints. They also said it takes a special tool to replace them of which they did not have and the would not purchase on. I contacted another dealer and was to the same thing. I can’t get anyone to fix it. What can I do. I looked on line and the tool cost about $75.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11532589, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Prowler. While driving the vehicle, the front axle detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11150177, filed 2018-11, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Prowler. While the vehicle was being serviced for regular maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the front lower ball joints were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a few years back for the same failure under a manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10809671, filed 2015-12, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Prowler. The vehicle was repaired under recall 03v034000 suspension, front control arm, lower arm in 2003. On december 31, 2009 while he was driving on the highway at approximately 65 MPH and entering an exit the lower control failed. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that he would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle is inoperable. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10298255, filed 2010-01, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V034000Feb 5, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints may experience a loss of lubrication that can result in accelerated wear and possible…Covers: Plymouth Prowler 1997, 1999–2002
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Plymouth Prowler
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Plymouth Prowler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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