posted 02-27-2003 07:03 AM                  

Here's the question:

Have you ever experienced a problem with your Prowler?

If YES, list how many miles the problem occurred at, and if there is any other info you might want to add about your problem.

If NO, tell us how many trouble-free miles you have enjoyed!

Tell us the year of your Prowler regardless of yes or no.

I hope this thread is taken for it's intent as a helpful database reference, and not a slam in any way on my favorite car I have ever owned!

I'll start:

2001 Black Tie

Had front shocks (leaking) replaced at 4,100 miles

Chrome on Front wheels just starting to bubble on inside...corrosion has started.

Bal Joint recall.

That's about it.

posted 02-27-2003 08:16 AM                  

I have 12,000 trouble free miles, but will enjoy knowing what to look out for based on others experience. It would be helpful to know the symptoms that preceded your problem or failure.

posted 02-27-2003 09:00 AM                  

cept hood won't stay up.Probably needs new struts.

posted 02-27-2003 09:26 AM                  

Mike Gatlin: That is my intent of this thread. I hope this thread will become a print-worthy reference to all Prowler owners to look out for certain things at various mileage stages.

posted 02-27-2003 12:56 PM                  

Power steering leak.
Gas gauge never shows full.
Stiff steering.

posted 02-27-2003 01:23 PM                  

1 Replace steering column @800
2 Repair low tire pressure indicator @ 4,000
3 Replace hood struts @ 12,000
4 Replace top weather striping @ 18,000
5 Replace seats, at dealers expense, they parked my car out side in the sun with the top down temperature over 105 with plastic cover on the drivers seat, plastic cover melted to the seat and pulled the leather off when removed, both seats had to be replaced to match. @ 18,000
6 Replace a/c belt idler @ 22,000
7 Replace a/c heater mode actuator motor (a/c & heat only discharging from floor) @ 25,000

posted 02-27-2003 04:07 PM                  

1) Right lower quarter panel loose (adhesive applied) 10,000 miles
2) Front Rims replaced due to pitting 11,000 miles
2) Front center caps also replaced 11,000 miles
3) Faulty Tire sensor in front rim replaced 11,500 miles
4) Another front center cap replaced 11,500 miles
5) Dead Battery replaced 15,000 miles
5) Hood struts replaced 21,000
6) Rear center caps replaced during a tire balance 21,000

Additional issues that I still need to take it in for

1) Rear rim chrome flaking
2) Rear View mirror vibrates more than usual
3) Abnormal top wear
4) Possible recall that is coming?