I purchased my 1999 Plymouth Prowler in August of 2022. I was told that it has a recall on the front suspension lower ball joints that was issued on 03/28/2003. I contacted a dealership for an appointment to get it fixed and they said they would order the ball joints. They also said it takes a special tool to replace them of which they did not have and the would not purchase on. I contacted another dealer and was to the same thing. I can’t get anyone to fix it. What can I do. I looked on line and the tool cost about $75.00.
The worst 1999 Plymouth Prowler problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension9
- Body3
- Transmission3
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Recalls 4
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
Recall number 03V034000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V313000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake system on these vehicles does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V245000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V104000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Ball joint separation
Odi has received complaints that the subject vehicles have had one or both of their lower ball joints separate and cause the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground.daimler chrysler?s assessment of the ball joint failures is that the joint failure may be precipitated by the loss of joint lubrication.the loss of lubrication could result in accelerated wear and possible joint separation. Daimler chrysler believes that the loss of joint lubrication is the result of leaks or tears in the rubber boot that protects the ball joint.these leaks or tears could be caused by contact with other internal parts of the ball joint or torsional loading that twists the boot.by letter dated february 4, 2003, the manufacturer advised this agency of its decision to initiate a safety recall campaign for all of the 11,698 subject vehicles built from january, 1997 to march, 2001 to correct the defect identified in this ea (copy attached).the action is identified by the federal safety agency as recall no. 03v‑034.
EA02033
Ball joint
PE02062
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Plymouth Prowler 47
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Valve Body
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation
- Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure
- Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound
- Flash programming failure recovery
What 1999 Plymouth Prowler owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth prowler. While driving the vehicle, the front axle detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
This car is like new with only 5000 mi on it but for some reason the electric window on the passenger side is out and does not work--car has been garaged its whole life so it is a definite defect from chrysler corp--- I have heard some electric window regulators made by chrysler cause fires
My car has a leaking transmission, and could burn up the system if not fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth prowler. While the vehicle was being serviced for regular maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the front lower ball joints were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a few years back for the same failure under a manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
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 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06e088000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,500.
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.
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.
1999 plymouth prowler hood supports will not hold up hood. Hood may fall injuring head, fingers and or hands.
Factory installed hood struts colapse and do not suppoort the weight of the hood.
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Questions about the 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Is the 1999 Plymouth Prowler reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1999 Plymouth Prowler, close to a typical Prowler model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Plymouth Prowler?
Suspension, with 9 complaints. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 1999 Plymouth Prowler have?
4 recalls, covering suspension, structure and interior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Plymouth Prowler suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V034000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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