Is the Plymouth Prowler Reliable?

19972002 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sportss — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

3
Total Recalls
35
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. sports median 1.3/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 3 injuries on record

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Plymouth Prowler Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2002Not enough data
20010111
57
Fair
20000102
57
Fair
1999113
57
Fair
1998Not enough data
199721
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Prowler Compares to Similar Vehicles

Plymouth Prowler72/100
Sports Category Average74/100

The Prowler scores 2 points below the average sports. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Plymouth Prowler Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
8
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
6
SUSPENSION
5
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
3
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1

Based on 35 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Plymouth Prowler reliable?+

The Plymouth Prowler scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 3 recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Prowler is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2001 Prowler achieved the highest reliability score of 57/100 with 0 recalls and 11 complaints.

How many miles does a Prowler last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Plymouth Prowler owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Prowler will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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