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2002 Chrysler Prowler Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Prowler with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the suspension (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 1.

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#215 most complained-about 2002 vehicle

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Deaths
1

Most common 2002 Chrysler Prowler problems

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No recalls for the 2002 Chrysler Prowler

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chrysler Prowler. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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13 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Prowler

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Electrical 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
Seats & 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
Suspension

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
Suspension

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
Engine & 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
Body, doors & structure

Dt*: the contact stated the tailgate opens while vehicle is being driven. There were no occurrences that would have an affect on the latch. The vehicle has not been looked at by the dealer.

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10162884
Body, doors & structure

I purchased my 2002 pt cruiser when it was about a year old. There was slight discoloration on the bumper that looked like tape was there. It wasn't very noticeable at the time. Now, a few years later it looks ridiculous. There is a line that looks like tape about 1.5 Inches wide all the way across the bumper, it is very noticeable. It is on the rear and front bumper. The black part around the windows is also discolored. *Jb

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10139071
Transmission & drivetrain

300M not even 3 yrs. I had problems with the transmission. I was told the transmission solenoid pack and sensors needed to be replaced, paid about $700, within two months the whole transmission had to be replaced.*Ak

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10114521
Steering

While driving my 202 chrysler 300m the steering mechanism failed and I had no control of the vehicle. *Jb

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10110186
Body, doors & structure1 injury

Hood struts failed on my 2002 chrysler prowler--hood comes down on my head! *Jb

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10104671
AirbagsCrash2 injuries1 death

Shortly after midnight on 19 december 2002, my step-son, age 35, and I were driving south bound on i-35 near perry, ok in my 2002 dodge durango. I was driving and my son was sitting in the passenger seat, sleeping. He was wearing his seat belt. I changed lanes to pass another vehicle (this is a southbound interstate) and was traveling at 70 mph with the cruise control engaged. As I approached the vehicle in the right lane which I was passing, it suddenly swerved into my lane (left, passing lane). Her bumper...

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came in contact with the passenger side of my vehicle on the front quarter panel near the wheel well. (She said later that she felt a slight bump which she didn't relate to another car at that moment). As her car swerved into my lane, I attempted to swerve to the left to avoid her. At the moment that I pulled the steering wheel left, her rear bumper made the contact with my durgango listed above. My airbag immediately deployed, stopping me from braking or controlling the steering. My vehicle then went across the median grass (east bound) towards the northbound traffic. I could not see anything due to the airbag, nor could I steer due to the airbag ,nor could I brake due to the airbag. As the airbag began to deflate my the right side of my durango slammed into a northbound semi trailer truck, spun and rolled once, landing on the side of the road in an upright position. My 35 year old step- son died of head injuries. This airbag should never have deployed. There was no damage to the front end of the vehicle (the grill and engine are still intact, as is the hood), even after the collision with the semi trailer truck and the roll over. My daughter in law has filed suit against me and against chrysler. That does not bring my son back. Chrysler needs to be made accountable to all owners who have this airbag. This airbag should never have deployed. Chrysler needs to recall any of their vehicles which have this unsafe, unpredictable airbag. *Ak

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10088840
Other & unknown

Complaint about problems involving the 2002 chrysler van. *Mr the consumer was concerned about the status of his complaint. *Scc

Filed Unknown or otherNHTSA 10033925
Suspension

Frame/structure over the right side strut has rusted. This could result in strut failure and vehicle losing steering. *Ak the consumer would like to be updated about the status of the complaint. *Scc

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10022925

Chrysler Prowler: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200213011Body, doors & structure-
20011000--
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Does the 2002 Chrysler Prowler have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chrysler Prowler right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Prowler?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), suspension (3), transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many complaints has the 2002 Chrysler Prowler had?

13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 12, 2003 and the latest on December 19, 2010. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 1 death.

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

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