2000 Geo Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Geo Prizm. That ranks 6th out of 8 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 13,294 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Geo Prizm problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 29% | 13,294 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 324,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 324,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Geo Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Geo Prizm.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1997 Geo Prizm. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
The handle of the left-hand (driver) door has stopped opening the door. The plastic fixture where it should engage for the door to open does not function. In addition, the window stopped rolling up at the same time. This exact defect has happened to our 2002 chevy prism. The plastic piece around…
Dt*: the contact stated after starting the engine, the check engine light illuminated and has been constantly illuminated for the past five years. Although the vehicle was seen by a dealer numerous times for this condition, the service department was unable to determine the source of the…
Front passenger side seat belt bolt detached, causing the seat belt to separate from the vehicle. *ak
WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE FOR NOISES,AC NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS HAD GONE ON WITH NO PAPERWORK DRAWN UP TO SHOW THE NUMBER OF TIMES WE BROUGHT IT IN UNTIL 3-16-02 WHEN THEY FINALLY AGREED TO PRINT UP A FORM BUT DID NOT HEAR OR FIND THE…
Other Geo Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Prizm | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Prizm | 50 | 1 |
| 1996 Prizm | 61 | 0 |
| 1995 Prizm | 96 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Geo Prizm?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, equipment, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Geo Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Geo Prizm a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prizm model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.