Plymouth Prowler

11,702 built

Produced

About

The Plymouth Prowler, later the Chrysler Prowler, is a two-door, two-seat sports car, manufactured and marketed by DaimlerChrysler for model years 1997 through 2002. It is widely known for its hand-crafted aluminum bodywork and its retro-hot rod styling with open, Indy racer-style front wheels.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 3.5 L EGG V6
Transmission: 4-speed 42LE automatic
Drivetrain: Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform: Chrysler PR platform
Body: Two-door roadster
Class: Sports car
Also sold as: Chrysler Prowler (2000–2002)
Wheelbase: 113 in
Length: 165 in
Width: 76 in
Height: 50 in
Weight: 2,800 lb
Assembly: 🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Designer: Tom Gale
Successor: Chrysler Crossfire

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1999 2000 2001

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 (15/21)	494	$4,550/yr

Economy & emissionsTwo Seaters

$10,750

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

16.5

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 4 · Complaints: 17 · Investigations: 10

Suspension
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Child seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Fuel system, gasoline
CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

Top recall areas: Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Child seat · Fuel system, gasoline

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

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Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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