Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1999.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Prowler | 21 | 2 |
| 2000 Prowler | 17 | 2 |
| 1999 Prowler | 18 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 Prowler | 2 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Suspension30
- Structure16
- Steering4
- Power train3
- Latches/locks/linkages3
- Air bags2
- Visibility1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 5 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.4–13.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Prowler · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| 2000 | Prowler · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.0 | 13.4 |
| 1999 | Prowler · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| 1998 | Prowler · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| 1997 | Prowler (Autostick) · Compact · Regular gasoline | 15.4 | 11.1 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
6 Prowler cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
4 Prowler cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Prowler.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME ALUMINUM CASTINGS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY HAVE MISSED THE REQUIRED HEAT TREATMENT OPERATION RESULTING IN SOFT FRAME CASTINGS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BACK LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FOR THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION (PRNDL) AND THE ODOMETER WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME OF THE FRAME WELDS THAT AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASHWORTHINESS WERE OMITTED IN SIX ZONES IN THE FRAME.
NHTSA recalls