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Plymouth ProwlerModel year report

2001 Plymouth Prowler Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,800miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler. The part named most often is suspension, with 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by body and structure (7) and air bags (2). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 81% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,800 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 13 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 7 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.

Example complaints

Suspension: “The ball joints are weak. Have been from the beginning. The don't last as long as with other cars and break fairly easy. It's a problem that needs to be addressed asap. I was very lucky, mine broke as I was pulling into a parking spot at a restaurant. I had just gotten off the interstate doing highway speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11325017, filed 2020-05, 73,000 miles

Body and structure: “My 2001 Plymouth Prowler hood fell on my left wrist without any warning causing a severe bruise that lasted several weeks. Initially I thought the wrist was broken but an x-ray showed it wasn't.”

NHTSA complaint #10106448, filed 2005-01, 6,200 miles

Air bags: “No crashes or injuries. Normal driving situation. This vehicle has low mileage. The failure of the clock spring in the steering column has caused the airbags to be disabled, and the airbag warning light is on. The cruise control functions on the steering wheel failed also.the clockspring provides the electrical connection to the driver side airbag and switches in the steering wheel. The repair requires an expensive part ($150.00) plus shop labor requiring remoc\val of the driver side airbag.”

NHTSA complaint #10112439, filed 2005-03, 17,020 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

81% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,800 and 19,000 miles.

50%0–1025%10–256%25–506%50–7513%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2003200420056200620072010201220172020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prowler RWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152117$4,850

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

Recall details for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Plymouth Prowler

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2001219,8002—17—Falling
20001719,2922—18—Stable
19991825,0004—18—Rising

All Plymouth Prowler model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Plymouth Prowler is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by body and structure with 7.

Has the 2001 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 2001 Plymouth Prowler get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Plymouth Prowler (Prowler, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Plymouth Prowler reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,800 miles and the middle half falls between 4,800 and 19,000 miles; 81% 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.