2001 Plymouth Prowler Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler.

20002002
Complaints
23
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Plymouth Prowler Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments

Avg mileage:2,564 mi
#25 complaints

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Avg mileage:37,300 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler.

Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,564
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,300
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2001 Plymouth Prowler — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Plymouth Prowler reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Plymouth Prowler has 23 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments (7 complaints, avg 2,564 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (5 complaints, avg 37,300 mi); Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,037 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Plymouth Prowler as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Plymouth Prowler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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