Plymouth Prowler Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Plymouth Prowler model year (1997–2002) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Plymouth Prowler Years to Avoid
1 recall · 13 complaints
Top issue: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Problem score: 16
0 recalls · 10 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Problem score: 14
0 recalls · 11 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Problem score: 13
Best Plymouth Prowler Years to Buy
2 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Problem score: 7
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Plymouth Prowler — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 | 1 | — | 13 | Avoid |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 | 2 | — | 14 | Avoid |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 16 | Avoid |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | Caution |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Plymouth Prowler Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Prowler models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Prowler should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1999 Plymouth Prowler if possible. It has 1 recall, 13 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 16 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Prowler to buy?+
The 1997 Plymouth Prowler is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 2 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Prowler has the fewest problems?+
The 1997 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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