Owners have filed 23 complaints
about the 1999 Plymouth Prowler with NHTSA between 2000 and 2023.
The largest single group is the suspension.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 55
Against the median year of the Plymouth Prowler. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
67% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Plymouth Prowler
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
433.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
216.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
18.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
325.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
216.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2000peak 4Jul 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Plymouth Prowler
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA02033Opened 26 Nov 2002Closed 10 Feb 2003SUSPENSION
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...
PE02062Opened 13 Aug 2002Closed 26 Nov 2002SUSPENSION
BALL JOINT
Recalls on the 1999 Plymouth Prowler
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2003031674 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the front lower control arm ball joints could experience a loss of lubrication, which could eventually allow the knuckle to separate from the lower control arm while the vehicle is in operation. A ball joint separation could possibly result in a loss of directional control. Correction: Dealer will replace both front lower control arm ball joints.
Recall 199922829 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, aluminum castings used in the manufacture of the vehicle frame may have missed the required heat treatment operation resulting in soft frame castings. Soft frame castings may fracture under expected vehicle operation conditions. If a casting were to fracture, it could compromise vehicle handling or result in a loss of vehicle control and a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected for soft sub-component frame castings. Owners of vehicles found to have soft frame sub-components will be offered a replacement vehicle.
Recall 1999171200 units in Canada
Brakes
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 105 - Hydraulic Brake Systems. The brake system indicator lamp circuit does not contain the required ground circuit to illuminate the lamp in the event of a brake system hydraulic malfunction. Correction: A wiring jumper will be attached to the brake system pressure differential switch.
Recall 1999036121 units in Canada
Emissions
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. Vehicles may have been built with a Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label that has an inaccurate evaporative hose routing. Correction: A correct VECI along with installation instructions will be mailed to involved vehicle owners. Dealers will be instructed to assist owners needing help with label installation.
Recall 199811245 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
THE BACK LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WHICH INDICATES GEAR SHIFT POSITION (PRNDL) AND THE ODOMETER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE BULBS FALL OUT, THE DISPLAY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO READ. CORRECTION: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A CLUSTER THAT HAS BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TWIST LOCKED IN PLACE.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Marana, AZ
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #11532589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesFresno, CA
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #11150177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,800 milesWashoe Valley, NV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11114446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesChantilly, VA
POWER TRAIN
MY CAR HAS A LEAKING TRANSMISSION, AND COULD BURN UP THE SYSTEM IF NOT FIXED
NHTSA complaint #10918071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesKure Beach, NC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10809671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,500 milesHaleiwa, HI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,500.
NHTSA complaint #10690446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesRiviera Beach, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10298255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,828 milesFairfield, NJ
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10106534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 700 milesLakeland, FL
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
1999 PLYMOUTH PROWLER HOOD SUPPORTS WILL NOT HOLD UP HOOD. HOOD MAY FALL INJURING HEAD, FINGERS AND OR HANDS.
NHTSA complaint #10105712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tres Pinos, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FACTORY INSTALLED HOOD STRUTS COLAPSE AND DO NOT SUPPOORT THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD.
NHTSA complaint #10104577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 800 milesPacific Palisades, CA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RECALL 03V-034000,THE BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP RECALL 99V-245000, THE FRAME STRENGTH RECALL 99V-313000, AND THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION LIGHTING RECALL 98V-104000 BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVEN'T BEEN AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 3 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10082195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 800 milesPacific Palisades, CA
INTERIOR LIGHTING
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RECALL 03V-034000,THE BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP RECALL 99V-245000, THE FRAME STRENGTH RECALL 99V-313000, AND THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION LIGHTING RECALL 98V-104000 BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVEN'T BEEN AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 3 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10082195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 800 milesPacific Palisades, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RECALL 03V-034000,THE BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP RECALL 99V-245000, THE FRAME STRENGTH RECALL 99V-313000, AND THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION LIGHTING RECALL 98V-104000 BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVEN'T BEEN AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 3 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10082195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,865 milesMountain View, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
AUTOSTICK MODE IS CONSTANTLY BEING DISABLED REVERTING TO AUTOMATIC MODE CAUSING ERRATIC SHIFTING AND SUDDEN BURST OF ACCELERATION AND DIFFICULTIES CONTROLLING SPEED OF VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED ON A LONG HOT DRIVE IN TRAFFIC, ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL THE SYSTEM DETECTED POWER TRAIN OVERHEATING. NOW THE CAR SHIFTS GEARS AT WILL OVERRIDING DRIVER CONTROL. THERE'S DEFINITELY SOMETHING DEFECTIVE WITH THE AUTOSTICK CONTROLS. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10020984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pensacola, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
NHTSA complaint #10015836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE GETS TO 50 MPH, THEY START LOSING POWER AND HAVE TO SLAM ON THE GAS PEDAL FOR VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. MR
NHTSA complaint #8020472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
1ST. THING I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO WAS THE STEERING OF THE CAR WAS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO CONTROL, AND I WAS HEARING CRACKING AND POPPING NOISES COMMING FROM THE FRONT END BUT I NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO ALSO HEARD THE NOISES COULD TELL JUST WHERE THEY WERE COMMING FROM , AND I OWN A CAR LIFT BUT EVAN AFTER MANY MANY INSPECTIONS I COULD NEVER SEE ANYTHING WRONG OR OUT OF PLACE , I WAS TOLD THAT MY STEERING RACK WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE SO I HAD AND ALINEMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD THAT I DID HAVE ( SOMETHING WRONG ) BUT THEY DID NOT NO WHAT IT WAS EITHER , SO AFTER DISCUSSING THIS WITH MY DEALER ON 8-7-02 AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A NEW STEERING RACK TO BE INSTALLED ON 8-19 -02 , BUT ON 8-8-02 AT 7:50 AM AND DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE ON NORTH 14TH. STREET THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT CAME APPART AND LET THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY. FLY OFF BUT STILL ATTATCHED FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND BRAKE LINE BUT BOUNCING VILENTLY AGAINST THE GROUND AND BODY UNTILL I COULD QUIT SLIDING DOWN THE BRIDGE AND STEAR THE CAR AROUND THE CORNER AND OFF OF THE MAIN STREET , I CALLED MY DEALER AND LATER REQUESTED THAT THE STRESSES UPPER BALL JOINT BE REPLACE AS WELL AS THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT DO THAT , I AM VERY WORRIED THAT WHAT HAPPENED ON THE LEFT SIDE WILL SOON HAPPEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND I DONT WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN , I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND DRIVING IN TOWN BUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH , I NOW THINK OF IT AS A TICKING TIME BOMB READY TO GO OFF AT ANY TIME AND THE DRIVING EXPERIANCE WONT BE THE SAME ANYMORE .
NHTSA complaint #765616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
1ST. THING I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO WAS THE STEERING OF THE CAR WAS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO CONTROL, AND I WAS HEARING CRACKING AND POPPING NOISES COMMING FROM THE FRONT END BUT I NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO ALSO HEARD THE NOISES COULD TELL JUST WHERE THEY WERE COMMING FROM , AND I OWN A CAR LIFT BUT EVAN AFTER MANY MANY INSPECTIONS I COULD NEVER SEE ANYTHING WRONG OR OUT OF PLACE , I WAS TOLD THAT MY STEERING RACK WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE SO I HAD AND ALINEMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD THAT I DID HAVE ( SOMETHING WRONG ) BUT THEY DID NOT NO WHAT IT WAS EITHER , SO AFTER DISCUSSING THIS WITH MY DEALER ON 8-7-02 AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A NEW STEERING RACK TO BE INSTALLED ON 8-19 -02 , BUT ON 8-8-02 AT 7:50 AM AND DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE ON NORTH 14TH. STREET THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT CAME APPART AND LET THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY. FLY OFF BUT STILL ATTATCHED FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND BRAKE LINE BUT BOUNCING VILENTLY AGAINST THE GROUND AND BODY UNTILL I COULD QUIT SLIDING DOWN THE BRIDGE AND STEAR THE CAR AROUND THE CORNER AND OFF OF THE MAIN STREET , I CALLED MY DEALER AND LATER REQUESTED THAT THE STRESSES UPPER BALL JOINT BE REPLACE AS WELL AS THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT DO THAT , I AM VERY WORRIED THAT WHAT HAPPENED ON THE LEFT SIDE WILL SOON HAPPEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND I DONT WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN , I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND DRIVING IN TOWN BUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH , I NOW THINK OF IT AS A TICKING TIME BOMB READY TO GO OFF AT ANY TIME AND THE DRIVING EXPERIANCE WONT BE THE SAME ANYMORE .
NHTSA complaint #765616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1ST. THING I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO WAS THE STEERING OF THE CAR WAS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO CONTROL, AND I WAS HEARING CRACKING AND POPPING NOISES COMMING FROM THE FRONT END BUT I NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO ALSO HEARD THE NOISES COULD TELL JUST WHERE THEY WERE COMMING FROM , AND I OWN A CAR LIFT BUT EVAN AFTER MANY MANY INSPECTIONS I COULD NEVER SEE ANYTHING WRONG OR OUT OF PLACE , I WAS TOLD THAT MY STEERING RACK WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE SO I HAD AND ALINEMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD THAT I DID HAVE ( SOMETHING WRONG ) BUT THEY DID NOT NO WHAT IT WAS EITHER , SO AFTER DISCUSSING THIS WITH MY DEALER ON 8-7-02 AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A NEW STEERING RACK TO BE INSTALLED ON 8-19 -02 , BUT ON 8-8-02 AT 7:50 AM AND DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE ON NORTH 14TH. STREET THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT CAME APPART AND LET THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY. FLY OFF BUT STILL ATTATCHED FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND BRAKE LINE BUT BOUNCING VILENTLY AGAINST THE GROUND AND BODY UNTILL I COULD QUIT SLIDING DOWN THE BRIDGE AND STEAR THE CAR AROUND THE CORNER AND OFF OF THE MAIN STREET , I CALLED MY DEALER AND LATER REQUESTED THAT THE STRESSES UPPER BALL JOINT BE REPLACE AS WELL AS THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT DO THAT , I AM VERY WORRIED THAT WHAT HAPPENED ON THE LEFT SIDE WILL SOON HAPPEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND I DONT WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN , I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND DRIVING IN TOWN BUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH , I NOW THINK OF IT AS A TICKING TIME BOMB READY TO GO OFF AT ANY TIME AND THE DRIVING EXPERIANCE WONT BE THE SAME ANYMORE .
NHTSA complaint #765616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1ST. THING I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO WAS THE STEERING OF THE CAR WAS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO CONTROL, AND I WAS HEARING CRACKING AND POPPING NOISES COMMING FROM THE FRONT END BUT I NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO ALSO HEARD THE NOISES COULD TELL JUST WHERE THEY WERE COMMING FROM , AND I OWN A CAR LIFT BUT EVAN AFTER MANY MANY INSPECTIONS I COULD NEVER SEE ANYTHING WRONG OR OUT OF PLACE , I WAS TOLD THAT MY STEERING RACK WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE SO I HAD AND ALINEMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD THAT I DID HAVE ( SOMETHING WRONG ) BUT THEY DID NOT NO WHAT IT WAS EITHER , SO AFTER DISCUSSING THIS WITH MY DEALER ON 8-7-02 AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A NEW STEERING RACK TO BE INSTALLED ON 8-19 -02 , BUT ON 8-8-02 AT 7:50 AM AND DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE ON NORTH 14TH. STREET THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT CAME APPART AND LET THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY. FLY OFF BUT STILL ATTATCHED FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND BRAKE LINE BUT BOUNCING VILENTLY AGAINST THE GROUND AND BODY UNTILL I COULD QUIT SLIDING DOWN THE BRIDGE AND STEAR THE CAR AROUND THE CORNER AND OFF OF THE MAIN STREET , I CALLED MY DEALER AND LATER REQUESTED THAT THE STRESSES UPPER BALL JOINT BE REPLACE AS WELL AS THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT DO THAT , I AM VERY WORRIED THAT WHAT HAPPENED ON THE LEFT SIDE WILL SOON HAPPEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND I DONT WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN , I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND DRIVING IN TOWN BUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH , I NOW THINK OF IT AS A TICKING TIME BOMB READY TO GO OFF AT ANY TIME AND THE DRIVING EXPERIANCE WONT BE THE SAME ANYMORE .
NHTSA complaint #765616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Southington, CT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #8014269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dover, NJ
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE CAUSING THE RIGHT WHEEL TO FALL OFF, NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8006276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN THE EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER MUST USE THE HEATER FAN TO ILLIMINATE FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE, DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #783589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.