Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2001 Plymouth Prowler. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension shock absorber (three problems).
While driving straight at 40 mph on a smooth roadway, city street, the right,lower ball joint separated from the a-frame. The steering wheel locked. I was able to guide the vehicle to the right edge of the roadway. There was no warning. . Noise or any other indication of the failure. Read details...
Front shocks and hood lift supports failed (4) times Read details...
The ball joints are weak. Have been from the beginning. The don�t last as long as with other cars and break fairly easy. It�s a problem that needs to be addressed ASAP. I was very lucky, mine broke as I was pulling into a parking spot at a restaurant. Read details...