How many recalls does the 2002 Plymouth Prowler have?

The 2002 Plymouth Prowler has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Plymouth Prowler has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Plymouth Prowler?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2002 Plymouth Prowler Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Plymouth Prowler has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 11,698 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 03V034000 2003-02-05 11,698 affected

Defect

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…

Complaints by component

STEERING

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 plymouth prowler. While the vehicle was being pulled out of the garage, the ball joint detached from the lower passenger side control arm. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to first chrysler dodge jeep ram (280 east washington st route one,…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · reported 2018-05-24

“The original case nhtsa camping id number 03v034000 has not been completely resolve the car's continues to loose control by the lower control arm joints separate and the complete wheel separate from the car causing the complete loss of control and crash of the car. Is the original problem again! *tr”

STEERING · reported 2012-10-07

“The original case nhtsa camping id number 03v034000 has not been completely resolve the car's continues to loose control by the lower control arm joints separate and the complete wheel separate from the car causing the complete loss of control and crash of the car. Is the original problem again! *tr”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · reported 2012-10-07

“The vehicle's hood shocks do not support the hood's weight. I have had the hood crash down several times, including once on my hand causing injury. Other owners of plymouth/chrysler prowlers have reported changing the hood shocks several times with no solution. Several owners have also reported…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2005-07-09

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Plymouth Prowler as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.