1999 Plymouth PROWLER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 17 complaints (29.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 17.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 11.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 5 |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 5; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Suspension: 2; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Interior Lighting: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2002: 4; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2010: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015836 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020984 · 2003-06-03 (June 3, 2003)
AUTOSTICK MODE IS CONSTANTLY BEING DISABLED REVERTING TO AUTOMATIC MODE CAUSING ERRATIC SHIFTING AND SUDDEN BURST OF ACCELERATION AND DIFFICULTIES CONTROLLING SPEED OF VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED ON A LONG HOT DRIVE IN TRAFFIC, ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL THE SYSTEM DETECTED POWER TRAIN OVERHEATING. NOW THE CAR SHIFTS GEARS AT WILL OVERRIDING DRIVER CONTROL. THERE'S DEFINITELY SOMETHING DEFECTIVE WITH THE AUTOSTICK CONTROLS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 42,865 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082195 · 2004-07-19 (July 19, 2004)
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RECALL 03V-034000,THE BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP RECALL 99V-245000, THE FRAME STRENGTH RECALL 99V-313000, AND THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION LIGHTING RECALL 98V-104000 BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVEN'T BEEN AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 3 YEARS. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104577 · 2004-12-27 (December 27, 2004)
FACTORY INSTALLED HOOD STRUTS COLAPSE AND DO NOT SUPPOORT THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10104577 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10105712 · 2005-01-04 (January 4, 2005)
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER HOOD SUPPORTS WILL NOT HOLD UP HOOD. HOOD MAY FALL INJURING HEAD, FINGERS AND OR HANDS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10105712 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10106534 · 2005-01-18 (January 18, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 4,828 miles reported. Look up ODI 10106534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10298255 · 2010-01-05 (January 5, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 03V034000 SUSPENSION, FRONT CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM IN 2003. ON DECEMBER 31, 2009 WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND ENTERING AN EXIT THE LOWER CONTROL FAILED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10298255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10690446 · 2015-02-24 (February 24, 2015)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10690446 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V034000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Reported: 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF LUBRICATION THAT CAN RESULT IN ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Consequence: A BALL JOINT THAT HAS SEPARATED MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WITH MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403 OR CHECK ON-LINE AT HTTP://WWW.CHRYSLER.COM/WEBSELFSERVICE/CHRYSLER/INDEX.JSP
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V104000 · Interior Lighting
Reported: 1998-05-14 (May 14, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BACK LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FOR THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION (PRNDL) AND THE ODOMETER WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: IF THE BULBS FALL OUT, THE DISPLAY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO READ.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ASSEMBLY WITH CLUSTERS THAT HAVE BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TWIST-LOCKED IN PLACE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V245000 · Interior Lighting
Reported: 1999-09-15 (September 15, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED GROUND CIRCUIT TO ILLUMINATE THE LAMP IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MALFUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH A WIRING JUMPER TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V313000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 1999-11-04 (November 4, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME ALUMINUM CASTINGS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY HAVE MISSED THE REQUIRED HEAT TREATMENT OPERATION RESULTING IN SOFT FRAME CASTINGS.
Consequence: SOME OF THESE FRAMES COULD FRACTURE UNDER VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE HANDLING OR VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗