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PR platform

2000 Plymouth Prowler

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Prowler.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Plymouth Prowler rides on the PR platform with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA rating of 15/21/18 mpg. Owner feedback for this model year includes 17 complaints and 3 recalls, with suspension issues topping the list. Within the 1997–2002 production run, the 2000 model’s complaint count falls between the lowest year (1997, with 2 complaints) and the highest (2001, with 21), indicating a mid-range reliability standing for the nameplate.

Model year2001200019991997

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP295-40VR20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04213583AB discontinued
Spark plug68304017AA discontinued
BatteryBB34F101AA
Front wiper blades1AMWC018AA discontinued · alt 04897768AA
Serpentine belt04892479AB discontinued · alt 04663950AF
Thermostat68027789AA discontinued · alt 04792239AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Prowler of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 1999 Roadster
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999Roadster 3.5L V65.70 sec14.30 sec253 hpRWD
1999Roadster 3.5L V65.80 sec14.40 sec253 hpRWD
1997Roadster 3.5L V67.00 sec15.60 sec214 hpRWD
1997Roadster 3.5L V67.10 sec15.30 sec214 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts85 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.4-.6 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity5.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15; Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53.0-63.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.313; Rear: 0.276 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in / 0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.939 in / 0.782 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.949 in / 0.793 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.881 in / 0.736 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
140 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9040 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten the cap bolts to finger tight. Step 215 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 52,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 52,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 100,000 miTiming Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Plymouth Prowler sits at a transitional point in its generation's federal record. Complaints peaked at 19 in 1999, dipped slightly to 17 in 2000, then rose again to 21 in 2001 before falling sharply to 3 in 2002, indicating that the 2000 model fell within a sustained period of elevated owner dissatisfaction. However, key quality indicators improved notably from 1999 to 2000: recalls dropped from 5 to 3, investigations fell from 2 to 1, and TSBs declined significantly from 46 to 29, suggesting the manufacturer addressed some of the earlier issues. The 2000 model's top complaint areas were suspension (8 complaints) and structure (6 complaints), with zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints recorded. Compared to the 2001 model year that followed, the 2000 Prowler actually shows marginally better federal metrics across complaints, TSBs, and investigations. The 2000 Plymouth Prowler represents a reasonably solid choice within this generation—it benefits from the manufacturer's response to 1999's spike in issues, yet precedes the further deterioration seen in 2001, offering a relatively improved profile within a troubled model's lifecycle.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
29
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Suspension8
Structure6
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03V034000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 05/02/2003

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. 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…

06E022000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 13/03/2006

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
08-049-202020-04-22Electrical SystemCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
31005192019-11-20StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…
31006192019-11-20StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 Prowler have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Prowler get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.