2000 Plymouth Prowler Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler in Prowler Black Clearcoat, Front Right, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Prowler 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Prowler side by User:Brandmeister (Togrul Safarov), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler in Prowler Black Clearcoat, Rear Left, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler PRQWL-Dashboard by ZidaneHartono, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2000 Plymouth Prowler Base is a 253-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $43,000 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 253 horsepower at 6,400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Prowler measures 165.3 inches long on a 113.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,838 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,000 ($81,156 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,725 ($82,524 *) |
| Destination Charge | $725 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | EGG 3.5L SOHC 24-valve V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 253 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (AutoStick) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 20 x 10 in |
| Tires Front | 225/45HR17 |
| Tires Rear | 295/40HR20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.3 in |
| Width | 76.5 in |
| Height | 50.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 1.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,838 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2000 Plymouth Prowler Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Plymouth PROWLER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 23, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
NHTSA campaign 06E088000
Mar 13, 2006 · 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.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
NHTSA campaign 06E022000
Feb 5, 2003 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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 03V034000
Nov 9, 2000 · 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
NHTSA campaign 00V366000
17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Plymouth PROWLER
Owner Complaints
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Plymouth PROWLER (2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 PLYMOUTH PROWLER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.