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2002 Chrysler Prowler Base

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2002 Chrysler Prowler – front Unverified
Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler in Prowler Black Clearcoat, Front Right, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Prowler (2001–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler in Prowler Black Clearcoat, Front Right, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Plymouth Prowler 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Plymouth Prowler side by User:Brandmeister (Togrul Safarov), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler in Prowler Black Clearcoat, Rear Left, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2000 Plymouth Prowler PRQWL-Dashboard by ZidaneHartono, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2002 Chrysler Prowler Base is a 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $45,400 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$45,400 ($82,018 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6
Displacement3.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic (AutoStick)
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Chrysler Prowler Convertible).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Chrysler PROWLER.

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Chrysler PROWLER

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Chrysler PROWLER (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 19, 2010 · Electrical System, Equipment
“I JUST BOUGHT A 2002 PT CRUISER FROM JUST ADD GAS IN ALBANY LOUISIANA I LOVE THE CAR , BUT AFTER I GOT IT HOME AND DROVE IT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS I FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAIN IS HAVING PROBLEMS , I TOOK…”
Mar 2, 2010 · Seats Fire
“JEEP 2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V117000 - WE HAD A FIRE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT FROM A SHORT IN THE WIRING FOR THE HEATED SEAT WHICH CAUSED THE HEATING TO NO LONGER WORK. MY HUSBAND REMOVED THE…”
Dec 20, 2006 · Suspension
“TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 2W125384-F23 FOR LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH AND CHRYSLER HAS TOLD HER THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE…”
Dec 18, 2006 · Suspension
“TL*- THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THE RECALL. EACH TIME CONTACT CALLS PARTS ARE NOT IN. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS RECALL. NO. CIMS482-00-85. HE HAS RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL ON SAME PART.”
Oct 2, 2006 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, HOWEVER ACCELERATION POWER WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.”

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 2002 CHRYSLER PROWLER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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