The ball joints are weak. Have been from the beginning. The don't last as long as with other cars and break fairly easy. It's a problem that needs to be addressed asap. I was very lucky, mine broke as I was pulling into a parking spot at a restaurant. I had just gotten off the interstate doing highway speed.
2001 Plymouth Prowler suspension problems
11 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 19,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 52%
- typical mileage
- 19,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint5
- Front: shock absorber3
- Front: control arm: upper ball joint1
- Front: control arm: lower arm1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Plymouth Prowler suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Plymouth Prowler suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Related 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
What 2001 Plymouth Prowler owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving straight at 40 MPH on a smooth roadway, city street, the right,lower ball joint separated from the a-frame. The steering wheel locked. I was able to guide the vehicle to the right edge of the roadway. There was no warning.. Noise or any other indication of the failure. Just the pop of the failed ball joint separating and then the right front of the car scraping on the pavement. Other vehicles in the area steered around me to avoid a collision.
Front lower ball joint broke.
I own a 2001 chrysler prowler and on september 25, 2010 I was driving home from a car show and the right front lower ball joint failed. The lower suspension "a" arm collapsed and the wheel caved in. Just an hour earlier I was driving on the freeway and this could have resulted in a terrible accident. This ball joint was the replacement from a re-call for all prowler ball joints. The ball joint that failed was the "new" design and I don't understand why it too failed. I had the car towed to the chrysler dealership and they replaced both lower balls joint under the previous "re-call" notification for the second time.
Tl*- the contact said that the font spanking ball joint has a recall that has not been addressed. The contact said that he had made a right turn and accelerated to 16 MPH when the ball joint failed. The contact said that he will have the car towed to a shop and that he will save all parts and the repair order.
Front shocks and hood lift supports failed (4) times
The front shocks on the 2001 prowler are leaking the vehicle only has 7,020 miles and is less then 3 years old.
This vehicle has frequent failures of the front shock absorbers.they are prone to leaking suspension fluid onto themselves and the surrounding chassis, brake ,exhaust and engine components. It is driven normally and has few miles. There is no decernable cause to the failure. It is my belief that the shock absorbers are either poorly made or of a defective design. They have been replaced twice, once at 2000 miles and again at 8000 miles. Thiese repairs were done under warranty.they are now leaking again at 16000 miles.
Six months ago consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v034000; concerning control arm ball joints. Dealer still didn't have the proper tools to fix the vehicle.
Consumer contacted the sales/service dealer regarding recall remedy 03v034000. The dealer advised the manufacturer did not send advance parts for remedy, and parts can only be ordered once the vehicle experienced the failure.
Questions about the 2001 Plymouth Prowler suspension
Does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Plymouth Prowler, 52% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Plymouth Prowler suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 19,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Plymouth Prowler suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V034000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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