Fleetwood Prowler Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 26, 2019 · 95 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 95 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Prowler, across 13 model years (1995–2007). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.

Peak: 2004, with 21 complaints
1995: 3199531996: 2199621997: 3199731998: 101998101999: 111999112000: 6200062001: 5200152002: 112002112003: 9200392004: 212004212005: 8200582006: 5200652007: 120071

n = 95 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood Prowler years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Prowler year: 1999, 2002, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2004 Prowler: 21 complaints, 9 recalls
  2. 2002 Prowler: 11 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 1999 Prowler: 11 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2007 Prowler: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 1996 Prowler: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1995 Prowler: 3 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Fleetwood Prowler problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Equipment38110
Structure2290
Suspension1291
Tires1270
Electrical System430
Visibility320
Wheels320
Service Brakes, Electric220
Trailer Hitches220
Power Train110
Service Brakes110

All Fleetwood Prowler model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 Prowler12—Equipment
2006 Prowler53—Structure
2005 Prowler83—Suspension
2004 Prowler219—EquipmentFar more complaints than other years
2003 Prowler93—Equipment
2002 Prowler112—EquipmentFar more complaints than other years
2001 Prowler52—Equipment
2000 Prowler62—Equipment
1999 Prowler112—EquipmentFar more complaints than other years
1998 Prowler102—TiresMore complaints than other years
1997 Prowler32—Tires
1996 Prowler20—Equipment
1995 Prowler31—Equipment

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood Prowler years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (11), 2002 (11), 2004 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Prowler year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Fleetwood Prowler?

Equipment, with 38 complaints across 11 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood Prowler have?

15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.