Problems · NHTSA complaints
1999 Plymouth Prowler problems
Owners filed 18 complaints about the 1999 Plymouth Prowler with NHTSA between Nov 1999 and Jul 2023. The most-cited component is suspension (9).
Complaints
18
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Suspension9
- Power train3
- Structure3
- Electrical system1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Interior lighting1
- Steering1
- Engine and engine cooling1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Suspension
9 reports1 related recall
“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.”
Power train
3 reports
“MY CAR HAS A LEAKING TRANSMISSION, AND COULD BURN UP THE SYSTEM IF NOT FIXED”
Structure
3 reports1 related recall
“HOOD SHOCKS DO NOT SUPPORT HOOD WEIGHT. THE HOOD CRASHES DOWN AND I NEED TO PUT A SUPPORT POLE THERE TO HOLD IT UP. REPLACING THE SHOCKS DOES NOT HELP--IT ONLY HAPPENS AGAIN. MANY OTHER PROWLER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. *NM”
Electrical system
1 report
“THIS CAR IS LIKE NEW WITH ONLY 5000 MI ON IT BUT FOR SOME REASON THE ELECTRIC WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS OUT AND DOES NOT WORK--CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED ITS WHOLE LIFE SO IT IS A DEFINITE DEFECT FROM CHRYSLER CORP--- I HAVE HEARD SOME ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS MADE BY CHRYSLER CAUSE FIRES”
Fuel/propulsion system
1 report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED WITH NO WARNING SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,500.”
Latches/locks/linkages
1 report
“1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER HOOD SUPPORTS WILL NOT HOLD UP HOOD. HOOD MAY FALL INJURING HEAD, FINGERS AND OR HANDS.*AK”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.