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2001-2002 · 2 model years

Chrysler Prowler Problems by year

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Chrysler Prowler across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (13). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age200213 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2002
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Deaths
1

Prowler complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200213011Body, doors & structure-
20011000--

Most common Prowler problems

Latest Prowler complaints

2001 Chrysler ProwlerOther & unknown

At about 10:15 pm edt, july 31, 2015, I was driving my 2001 chrysler prowler east on interstate 64 in virginia. I was between exit 167 and exit 171. I was traveling at 60 mph and noticed that the green "cruise control on" light on my dashboard was on. I had not turned the cruise control on. I attempted to turn the cruise control off. The cruise control would not turn off...It also would not allow me to reduce my speed. Using my brakes, I slowed the car, left the highway at exit 171, pulled into a gas station...

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parking lot, and turned the car off with the ignition key while the car was in gear. After turning the car off I put the transmission into park position. When I had calmed down I turned the car back on. The cruise control was no longer on and drove to my destination. I found this situation to be both frightening and annoying.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10759536
2002 Chrysler ProwlerElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

I just bought a 2002 pt cruiser from just add gas in albany louisiana I love the car , but after I got it home and drove it for a couple of days I found out that the brain is having problems , I took it to auto zone and had them put the tester on it and they determined that it is the brain ,or an electrical problem going to the brain , I am trying to locate one at this time . *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10371193
2002 Chrysler ProwlerSeats & seat beltsFire

Jeep 2002 nhtsa campaign id number 09v117000 - we had a fire in the driver's seat from a short in the wiring for the heated seat which caused the heating to no longer work. My husband removed the burned area/debris. We called chrysler and even though the recall event happened to us in the year and make of the vehicle recall, our vin was not included in the recall so they said they would not repair the failure. *Tr

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10315686
2002 Chrysler ProwlerSuspension

Tl* - the contact received a safety recall 2w125384-f23 for lower ball joints from daimler chrysler. The contact stated that it has been over a month and chrysler has told her that they don't have the parts. The contact was told that they only get enough parts to do 1 car a week. The contact stated that when she makes a right turn, the car feels as though she has run over something.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10176661
2002 Chrysler ProwlerSuspension

Tl*- the dealership does not have parts for the recall. Each time contact calls parts are not in. The lower ball joints recall. No. Cims482-00-85. He has received a second recall on same part.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10176376
2002 Chrysler ProwlerEngine & cooling

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while driving 40 mph. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, however acceleration power was lost. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10169742

Questions about the Chrysler Prowler

Which Chrysler Prowler years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (13), 2001 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Chrysler Prowler problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (3), suspension (3), seats & seat belts (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Chrysler Prowler have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Chrysler Prowler model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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