2000 Plymouth Prowler Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,292miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler. The part named most often is suspension, with 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by body and structure (6) and latches, locks and linkages (1). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,292 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lower arm and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins 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.
- Suspension8 47%
- Body and structure6 35%
- Steering1 5.9%
Example complaints
Suspension: “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 accident. Every time they fail, they also destroy the rim. Chrysler knows very well that this is a problem, but will not cover the cost of replacements after they have repaired this item once. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957684, filed 2017-02, 18,000 milesBody and structure: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10105821, filed 2005-01, 748 milesMileage when problems were reported
77% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 49,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2000 Plymouth Prowler version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prowler RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V034000Feb 5, 2003Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Plymouth Prowler 1997, 1999–2002
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.
- 00V366000Nov 9, 2000Child seatCovers: Plymouth Prowler 2000–2001, Neon 2000–2001, Dodge Neon 2000–2001 +16 more
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…
Recall details for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA02033Ball joint separationClosed · Nov 26, 2002
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Plymouth Prowler
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 21 | 9,800 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Falling |
| 2000 | 17 | 19,292 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 18 | 25,000 | 4 | — | 18 | — | Rising |
All Plymouth Prowler model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Plymouth Prowler have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Prowler as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Plymouth Prowler is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by body and structure with 6.
Has the 2000 Plymouth Prowler been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Plymouth Prowler get?
The EPA rates the 2000 Plymouth Prowler (Prowler, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Plymouth Prowler reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,292 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 49,000 miles; 77% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.